2,400 Watts to Amps

2,400 watts is 20 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,400 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
200A 235.29A 135.85A
24V
DC, industrial control
100A 117.65A 67.92A
100V
Japan residential
24A 28.24A 16.3A
120V
US residential
20A 23.53A 13.58A
208V
US commercial three-phase
11.54A 13.57A 7.84A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
10.91A 12.83A 7.41A
230V
UK / EU residential
10.43A 12.28A 7.09A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
10A 11.76A 6.79A
277V
US commercial lighting
8.66A 10.19A 5.89A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
6A 7.06A 4.08A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
5.22A 6.14A 3.54A
480V
US industrial three-phase
5A 5.88A 3.4A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
4.17A 4.91A 2.84A

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.