2,742 Watts to Amps

2,742 watts is 22.85 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,742 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
228.5A 268.82A 155.21A
24V
DC, industrial control
114.25A 134.41A 77.6A
100V
Japan residential
27.42A 32.26A 18.62A
120V
US residential
22.85A 26.88A 15.52A
208V
US commercial three-phase
13.18A 15.51A 8.95A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
12.46A 14.66A 8.47A
230V
UK / EU residential
11.92A 14.03A 8.1A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
11.43A 13.44A 7.76A
277V
US commercial lighting
9.9A 11.65A 6.72A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
6.86A 8.06A 4.66A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
5.96A 7.01A 4.05A
480V
US industrial three-phase
5.71A 6.72A 3.88A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
4.77A 5.61A 3.24A

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.