288 Watts to Amps

288 watts is 2.4 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

288 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
24A 28.24A 16.3A
24V
DC, industrial control
12A 14.12A 8.15A
100V
Japan residential
2.88A 3.39A 1.96A
120V
US residential
2.4A 2.82A 1.63A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.38A 1.63A 0.9405A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.31A 1.54A 0.8892A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.25A 1.47A 0.8505A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.2A 1.41A 0.8151A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.04A 1.22A 0.7062A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.72A 0.8471A 0.489A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.6261A 0.7366A 0.4253A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.6A 0.7059A 0.4075A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.5009A 0.5893A 0.3402A

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.