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How Many Amps Is 2,004 Watts at 100V?

2,004 watts at 100V draws 20.04 amps on an AC single-phase resistive circuit. Reactive or motor loads at the same real power draw more current than the resistive figure because of the power-factor penalty.

At 20.04A, the NEC 210.19(A) continuous-load sizing math (125% of the load, equivalently 80% of the breaker rating) points to a 30A breaker as the smallest standard size that covers this load continuously. A 25A breaker is the smallest standard size the raw current fits under, but it is non-continuous-only at this load.

2,004 watts at 100V

20.04 Amps

2,004 watts equals 20.04 amps at 100 volts (AC single-phase, PF 1.0 resistive)

DC20.04 A

Try: 2,000W at 100V 1,900W at 100V 2,200W at 100V 1,800W at 100V

Watts

Volts

Amps (AC 1Φ, PF 1.0)

20.04

Assumes an AC single-phase resistive load at PF 1.0. Typing a commercial L-L voltage (208/400/480V) re-routes the result to three-phase; 277V stays on single-phase because it's the L-N lighting leg of a 480Y/277V wye; 12/24V re-routes to DC.

Formulas

DC: Watts to Amps

I_(A) = P_(W) ÷ V_(V)

2,004 ÷ 100 = 20.04 A

AC Single Phase (PF = 0.85)

I_(A) = P_(W) ÷ (PF × V_(V))

2,004 ÷ (0.85 × 100) = 2,004 ÷ 85 = 23.58 A

Circuit Sizing

Breaker Sizing

NEC 240.6(A) standard ampere ratings for branch-circuit and feeder breakers start at 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50A and continue at 60A and above for feeder and large-appliance circuits. At 20.04A, the smallest standard breaker the raw current fits under is 25A, but that breaker only covers 25A non-continuously; NEC 210.19(A) requires conductor and OCP sized at 125% of any continuous load (equivalently 80% of breaker rating), so for a continuous load the smallest compliant breaker is 30A. Final selection still depends on the equipment nameplate, whether the load is continuous, conductor ampacity, and local code.

Breaker Size	Max Continuous Load (80%)	Status for 20.04A
15A	12A	Too small
20A	16A	Too small
25A	20A	Non-continuous only
30A	24A	OK for continuous
35A	28A	OK for continuous
40A	32A	OK for continuous
45A	36A	OK for continuous
50A	40A	OK for continuous

Energy Cost

Running 2,004W costs approximately $0.34 per hour at the US average rate of $0.17/kWh (rates last reviewed April 2026). That is $2.73 for 8 hours or about $81.76 per month. See detailed cost breakdown.

AC Conversion Detail

The DC baseline for 2,004W at 100V is 20.04A. On an AC circuit with a power factor of 0.85, the current rises to 23.58A because reactive current flows alongside the real-power current.

Circuit Type	Formula	Result
DC	2,004 ÷ 100	20.04 A
AC Single Phase (PF 0.85)	2,004 ÷ (100 × 0.85)	23.58 A

Power Factor Reference

Power factor is the main reason 2,004W draws more current on AC than DC. At PF 1.0 (pure resistive, like a heater), the load pulls 20.04A at 100V on the single-phase basis the rest of the page uses. At PF 0.80 (typical induction motor), the same 2,004W pulls 25.05A. That is an extra 5.01A just to overcome the reactive component. Use the typical values below as a starting point, not for precise engineering calculations.

Load Type	Typical PF	2,004W at 100V (single-phase)
Resistive (heaters, incandescent)	1	20.04 A
Fluorescent lamps	0.95	21.09 A
LED lighting	0.9	22.27 A
Synchronous motors	0.9	22.27 A
Typical mixed loads	0.85	23.58 A
Induction motors (full load)	0.8	25.05 A
Computers (without PFC)	0.65	30.83 A
Induction motors (no load)	0.35	57.26 A

Same Wattage, Other Voltages

bolt2,004W at 12V = 167ADC bolt2,004W at 24V = 83.5ADC bolt2,004W at 120V = 16.7A1Φ, PF 1.0 bolt2,004W at 208V = 6.54A3Φ per line, PF 0.85 bolt2,004W at 220V = 9.11A1Φ, PF 1.0 bolt2,004W at 230V = 8.71A1Φ, PF 1.0 bolt2,004W at 240V = 8.35A1Φ, PF 1.0 bolt2,004W at 277V = 7.23A1Φ, PF 1.0 bolt2,004W at 400V = 3.4A3Φ per line, PF 0.85 bolt2,004W at 460V = 2.96A3Φ per line, PF 0.85 bolt2,004W at 480V = 2.84A3Φ per line, PF 0.85 bolt2,004W at 575V = 2.37A3Φ per line, PF 0.85

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Other Wattages at 100V

Watts	AC 1Φ Amps PF 1.0 resistive	AC 1Φ Amps PF 0.85 motor
700W	7A	8.24A
750W	7.5A	8.82A
800W	8A	9.41A
900W	9A	10.59A
1,000W	10A	11.76A
1,100W	11A	12.94A
1,200W	12A	14.12A
1,300W	13A	15.29A
1,400W	14A	16.47A
1,500W	15A	17.65A
1,600W	16A	18.82A
1,700W	17A	20A
1,800W	18A	21.18A
1,900W	19A	22.35A
2,000W	20A	23.53A
2,200W	22A	25.88A
2,400W	24A	28.24A
2,500W	25A	29.41A
2,700W	27A	31.76A
3,000W	30A	35.29A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 2,004W at 100V? expand_more

2,004W at 100V draws 20.04 amps on AC single-phase at PF 1.0 (resistive). For comparison at the same voltage: 20.04A on DC, 23.58A on AC single-phase at PF 0.85. Actual current depends on the load's power factor.

Why does a 2,004W resistive heater draw fewer amps than a 2,004W motor at 100V? expand_more

Resistive loads like space heaters and toasters have a power factor of 1.0, so 2,004W at 100V on a single-phase AC basis draws 20.04A. An induction motor at the same wattage has a PF around 0.80, drawing 25.05A on the same basis. The extra current is reactive, it does no real work but still has to flow through the conductors and breaker.

How much does 2,004W cost to run per hour? expand_more

At the US residential average of $0.17/kWh (last reviewed April 2026), 2,004W costs $0.34 per hour and $2.73 for 8 hours. Rates vary by utility and time of day.

Does voltage affect how many amps 2,004W draws? expand_more

Yes. Higher voltage means lower current for the same real power. 2,004W at 100V draws 20.04A on AC single-phase at PF 1.0 (resistive). As a resistive-baseline comparison at the same wattage, a DC or PF 1.0 load would draw 40.08A at 50V and 10.02A at 200V. Doubling the voltage halves the current and also halves the I²R losses in the conductors.

Why does AC draw more amps than DC for 2,004W? expand_more

AC circuits with reactive loads have a power factor below 1.0, so they draw extra current. At PF 0.85, 2,004W at 100V draws 23.58A instead of 20.04A (DC). That is about 18% more current for the same real power.

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.