2,800 Watts to Amps

2,800 watts is 23.33 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,800 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
233.33A 274.51A 158.49A
24V
DC, industrial control
116.67A 137.25A 79.24A
100V
Japan residential
28A 32.94A 19.02A
120V
US residential
23.33A 27.45A 15.85A
208V
US commercial three-phase
13.46A 15.84A 9.14A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
12.73A 14.97A 8.64A
230V
UK / EU residential
12.17A 14.32A 8.27A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
11.67A 13.73A 7.92A
277V
US commercial lighting
10.11A 11.89A 6.87A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
7A 8.24A 4.75A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
6.09A 7.16A 4.13A
480V
US industrial three-phase
5.83A 6.86A 3.96A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
4.87A 5.73A 3.31A

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.