1,742 Watts to Amps

1,742 watts is 14.52 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,742 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
145.17A 170.78A 98.6A
24V
DC, industrial control
72.58A 85.39A 49.3A
100V
Japan residential
17.42A 20.49A 11.83A
120V
US residential
14.52A 17.08A 9.86A
208V
US commercial three-phase
8.38A 9.85A 5.69A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
7.92A 9.32A 5.38A
230V
UK / EU residential
7.57A 8.91A 5.14A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
7.26A 8.54A 4.93A
277V
US commercial lighting
6.29A 7.4A 4.27A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
4.36A 5.12A 2.96A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
3.79A 4.46A 2.57A
480V
US industrial three-phase
3.63A 4.27A 2.47A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
3.03A 3.56A 2.06A

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.