2,900 Watts to Amps

2,900 watts is 24.17 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,900 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
241.67A 284.31A 164.15A
24V
DC, industrial control
120.83A 142.16A 82.07A
100V
Japan residential
29A 34.12A 19.7A
120V
US residential
24.17A 28.43A 16.41A
208V
US commercial three-phase
13.94A 16.4A 9.47A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
13.18A 15.51A 8.95A
230V
UK / EU residential
12.61A 14.83A 8.56A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
12.08A 14.22A 8.21A
277V
US commercial lighting
10.47A 12.32A 7.11A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
7.25A 8.53A 4.92A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
6.3A 7.42A 4.28A
480V
US industrial three-phase
6.04A 7.11A 4.1A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
5.04A 5.93A 3.43A

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.