238 Watts to Amps

238 watts is 1.98 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

238 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
19.83A 23.33A 13.47A
24V
DC, industrial control
9.92A 11.67A 6.74A
100V
Japan residential
2.38A 2.8A 1.62A
120V
US residential
1.98A 2.33A 1.35A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.14A 1.35A 0.7772A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.08A 1.27A 0.7348A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.03A 1.22A 0.7029A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.9917A 1.17A 0.6736A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.8592A 1.01A 0.5836A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.595A 0.7A 0.4041A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.5174A 0.6087A 0.3514A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.4958A 0.5833A 0.3368A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.4139A 0.487A 0.2811A

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.