242 Watts to Amps

242 watts is 2.02 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

242 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
20.17A 23.73A 13.7A
24V
DC, industrial control
10.08A 11.86A 6.85A
100V
Japan residential
2.42A 2.85A 1.64A
120V
US residential
2.02A 2.37A 1.37A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.16A 1.37A 0.7903A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.1A 1.29A 0.7472A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.05A 1.24A 0.7147A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.01A 1.19A 0.6849A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.8736A 1.03A 0.5934A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.605A 0.7118A 0.4109A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.5261A 0.6189A 0.3573A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.5042A 0.5931A 0.3424A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.4209A 0.4951A 0.2859A

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.