2,005 Watts to Amps

2,005 watts is 16.71 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,005 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
167.08A 196.57A 113.49A
24V
DC, industrial control
83.54A 98.28A 56.74A
100V
Japan residential
20.05A 23.59A 13.62A
120V
US residential
16.71A 19.66A 11.35A
208V
US commercial three-phase
9.64A 11.34A 6.55A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
9.11A 10.72A 6.19A
230V
UK / EU residential
8.72A 10.26A 5.92A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
8.35A 9.83A 5.67A
277V
US commercial lighting
7.24A 8.52A 4.92A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
5.01A 5.9A 3.4A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
4.36A 5.13A 2.96A
480V
US industrial three-phase
4.18A 4.91A 2.84A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
3.49A 4.1A 2.37A

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.