1,940 Watts to Amps

1,940 watts is 16.17 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

1,940 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
161.67A 190.2A 109.81A
24V
DC, industrial control
80.83A 95.1A 54.9A
100V
Japan residential
19.4A 22.82A 13.18A
120V
US residential
16.17A 19.02A 10.98A
208V
US commercial three-phase
9.33A 10.97A 6.34A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
8.82A 10.37A 5.99A
230V
UK / EU residential
8.43A 9.92A 5.73A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
8.08A 9.51A 5.49A
277V
US commercial lighting
7A 8.24A 4.76A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
4.85A 5.71A 3.29A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
4.22A 4.96A 2.86A
480V
US industrial three-phase
4.04A 4.75A 2.75A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
3.37A 3.97A 2.29A

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.