2,000 Watts to Amps

2,000 watts is 16.67 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,000 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
166.67A 196.08A 113.21A
24V
DC, industrial control
83.33A 98.04A 56.6A
100V
Japan residential
20A 23.53A 13.58A
120V
US residential
16.67A 19.61A 11.32A
208V
US commercial three-phase
9.62A 11.31A 6.53A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
9.09A 10.7A 6.17A
230V
UK / EU residential
8.7A 10.23A 5.91A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
8.33A 9.8A 5.66A
277V
US commercial lighting
7.22A 8.49A 4.9A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
5A 5.88A 3.4A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
4.35A 5.12A 2.95A
480V
US industrial three-phase
4.17A 4.9A 2.83A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
3.48A 4.09A 2.36A

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.