272 Watts to Amps

272 watts is 2.27 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

272 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
22.67A 26.67A 15.4A
24V
DC, industrial control
11.33A 13.33A 7.7A
100V
Japan residential
2.72A 3.2A 1.85A
120V
US residential
2.27A 2.67A 1.54A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.31A 1.54A 0.8882A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.24A 1.45A 0.8398A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.18A 1.39A 0.8033A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.13A 1.33A 0.7698A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.9819A 1.16A 0.667A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.68A 0.8A 0.4619A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.5913A 0.6957A 0.4016A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.5667A 0.6667A 0.3849A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.473A 0.5565A 0.3213A

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.