2,142 Watts to Amps

2,142 watts is 17.85 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,142 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
178.5A 210A 121.24A
24V
DC, industrial control
89.25A 105A 60.62A
100V
Japan residential
21.42A 25.2A 14.55A
120V
US residential
17.85A 21A 12.12A
208V
US commercial three-phase
10.3A 12.12A 6.99A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
9.74A 11.45A 6.61A
230V
UK / EU residential
9.31A 10.96A 6.33A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
8.93A 10.5A 6.06A
277V
US commercial lighting
7.73A 9.1A 5.25A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
5.36A 6.3A 3.64A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
4.66A 5.48A 3.16A
480V
US industrial three-phase
4.46A 5.25A 3.03A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
3.73A 4.38A 2.53A

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.