2,042 Watts to Amps

2,042 watts is 17.02 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,042 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
170.17A 200.2A 115.58A
24V
DC, industrial control
85.08A 100.1A 57.79A
100V
Japan residential
20.42A 24.02A 13.87A
120V
US residential
17.02A 20.02A 11.56A
208V
US commercial three-phase
9.82A 11.55A 6.67A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
9.28A 10.92A 6.3A
230V
UK / EU residential
8.88A 10.45A 6.03A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
8.51A 10.01A 5.78A
277V
US commercial lighting
7.37A 8.67A 5.01A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
5.11A 6.01A 3.47A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
4.44A 5.22A 3.02A
480V
US industrial three-phase
4.25A 5A 2.89A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
3.55A 4.18A 2.41A

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.