20 Watts to Amps

20 watts is 0.1667 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

20 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
1.67A 1.96A 1.13A
24V
DC, industrial control
0.8333A 0.9804A 0.566A
100V
Japan residential
0.2A 0.2353A 0.1358A
120V
US residential
0.1667A 0.1961A 0.1132A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.0962A 0.1131A 0.0653A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.0909A 0.107A 0.0617A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.087A 0.1023A 0.0591A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.0833A 0.098A 0.0566A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.0722A 0.0849A 0.049A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.05A 0.0588A 0.034A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.0435A 0.0512A 0.0295A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.0417A 0.049A 0.0283A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.0348A 0.0409A 0.0236A

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.