165 Watts to Amps

165 watts is 1.38 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

165 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
13.75A 16.18A 9.34A
24V
DC, industrial control
6.88A 8.09A 4.67A
100V
Japan residential
1.65A 1.94A 1.12A
120V
US residential
1.38A 1.62A 0.9339A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.7933A 0.9333A 0.5388A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.75A 0.8824A 0.5094A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.7174A 0.844A 0.4873A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.6875A 0.8088A 0.467A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.5957A 0.7008A 0.4046A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.4125A 0.4853A 0.2802A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.3587A 0.422A 0.2436A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.3438A 0.4044A 0.2335A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.287A 0.3376A 0.1949A

Other Wattages

This calculator provides estimates for reference purposes only. Always consult a licensed electrician and verify compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes before performing any electrical work.