1,700 Watts to Amps

1,700 watts is 14.17 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,700 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
141.67A 166.67A 96.23A
24V
DC, industrial control
70.83A 83.33A 48.11A
100V
Japan residential
17A 20A 11.55A
120V
US residential
14.17A 16.67A 9.62A
208V
US commercial three-phase
8.17A 9.62A 5.55A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
7.73A 9.09A 5.25A
230V
UK / EU residential
7.39A 8.7A 5.02A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
7.08A 8.33A 4.81A
277V
US commercial lighting
6.14A 7.22A 4.17A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
4.25A 5A 2.89A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3.7A 4.35A 2.51A
480V
US industrial three-phase
3.54A 4.17A 2.41A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.96A 3.48A 2.01A

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.