240 Watts to Amps

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

240 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
20A 23.53A 13.58A
24V
DC, industrial control
10A 11.76A 6.79A
100V
Japan residential
2.4A 2.82A 1.63A
120V
US residential
2A 2.35A 1.36A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.15A 1.36A 0.7837A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.09A 1.28A 0.741A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.04A 1.23A 0.7088A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1A 1.18A 0.6792A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.8664A 1.02A 0.5885A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.6A 0.7059A 0.4075A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.5217A 0.6138A 0.3544A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.5A 0.5882A 0.3396A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.4174A 0.491A 0.2835A

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.