1,720 Watts to Amps

1,720 watts is 14.33 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,720 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
143.33A 168.63A 97.36A
24V
DC, industrial control
71.67A 84.31A 48.68A
100V
Japan residential
17.2A 20.24A 11.68A
120V
US residential
14.33A 16.86A 9.74A
208V
US commercial three-phase
8.27A 9.73A 5.62A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
7.82A 9.2A 5.31A
230V
UK / EU residential
7.48A 8.8A 5.08A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
7.17A 8.43A 4.87A
277V
US commercial lighting
6.21A 7.31A 4.22A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
4.3A 5.06A 2.92A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3.74A 4.4A 2.54A
480V
US industrial three-phase
3.58A 4.22A 2.43A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
2.99A 3.52A 2.03A

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.