17 Watts to Amps

17 watts is 0.1417 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

17 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
1.42A 1.67A 0.9623A
24V
DC, industrial control
0.7083A 0.8333A 0.4811A
100V
Japan residential
0.17A 0.2A 0.1155A
120V
US residential
0.1417A 0.1667A 0.0962A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.0817A 0.0962A 0.0555A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.0773A 0.0909A 0.0525A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.0739A 0.087A 0.0502A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.0708A 0.0833A 0.0481A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.0614A 0.0722A 0.0417A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.0425A 0.05A 0.0289A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.037A 0.0435A 0.0251A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.0354A 0.0417A 0.0241A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.0296A 0.0348A 0.0201A

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.