2,159 Watts to Amps

2,159 watts is 17.99 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,159 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
179.92A 211.67A 122.21A
24V
DC, industrial control
89.96A 105.83A 61.1A
100V
Japan residential
21.59A 25.4A 14.66A
120V
US residential
17.99A 21.17A 12.22A
208V
US commercial three-phase
10.38A 12.21A 7.05A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
9.81A 11.55A 6.67A
230V
UK / EU residential
9.39A 11.04A 6.38A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
9A 10.58A 6.11A
277V
US commercial lighting
7.79A 9.17A 5.29A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
5.4A 6.35A 3.67A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
4.69A 5.52A 3.19A
480V
US industrial three-phase
4.5A 5.29A 3.06A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
3.75A 4.42A 2.55A

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.