170 Watts to Amps

170 watts is 1.42 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

170 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
14.17A 16.67A 9.62A
24V
DC, industrial control
7.08A 8.33A 4.81A
100V
Japan residential
1.7A 2A 1.15A
120V
US residential
1.42A 1.67A 0.9623A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.8173A 0.9615A 0.5551A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.7727A 0.9091A 0.5249A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.7391A 0.8696A 0.502A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.7083A 0.8333A 0.4811A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.6137A 0.722A 0.4169A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.425A 0.5A 0.2887A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.3696A 0.4348A 0.251A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.3542A 0.4167A 0.2406A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.2957A 0.3478A 0.2008A

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.