20,420 Watts to Amps

20,420 watts is 170.17 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

20,420 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
1,701.67A 2,001.96A 1,155.83A
24V
DC, industrial control
850.83A 1,000.98A 577.92A
100V
Japan residential
204.2A 240.24A 138.7A
120V
US residential
170.17A 200.2A 115.58A
208V
US commercial three-phase
98.17A 115.5A 66.68A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
92.82A 109.2A 63.05A
230V
UK / EU residential
88.78A 104.45A 60.3A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
85.08A 100.1A 57.79A
277V
US commercial lighting
73.72A 86.73A 50.07A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
51.05A 60.06A 34.67A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
44.39A 52.23A 30.15A
480V
US industrial three-phase
42.54A 50.05A 28.9A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
35.51A 41.78A 24.12A

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.