212 Watts to Amps

212 watts is 1.77 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

212 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
17.67A 20.78A 12A
24V
DC, industrial control
8.83A 10.39A 6A
100V
Japan residential
2.12A 2.49A 1.44A
120V
US residential
1.77A 2.08A 1.2A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.02A 1.2A 0.6923A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.9636A 1.13A 0.6545A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.9217A 1.08A 0.6261A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.8833A 1.04A 0.6A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.7653A 0.9004A 0.5198A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.53A 0.6235A 0.36A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.4609A 0.5422A 0.313A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.4417A 0.5196A 0.3A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.3687A 0.4338A 0.2504A

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.