2,940 Watts to Amps

2,940 watts is 24.5 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,940 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
245A 288.24A 166.41A
24V
DC, industrial control
122.5A 144.12A 83.21A
100V
Japan residential
29.4A 34.59A 19.97A
120V
US residential
24.5A 28.82A 16.64A
208V
US commercial three-phase
14.13A 16.63A 9.6A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
13.36A 15.72A 9.08A
230V
UK / EU residential
12.78A 15.04A 8.68A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
12.25A 14.41A 8.32A
277V
US commercial lighting
10.61A 12.49A 7.21A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
7.35A 8.65A 4.99A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
6.39A 7.52A 4.34A
480V
US industrial three-phase
6.13A 7.21A 4.16A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
5.11A 6.02A 3.47A

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.