297 Watts to Amps

297 watts is 2.48 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

297 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
24.75A 29.12A 16.81A
24V
DC, industrial control
12.38A 14.56A 8.41A
100V
Japan residential
2.97A 3.49A 2.02A
120V
US residential
2.48A 2.91A 1.68A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.43A 1.68A 0.9699A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.35A 1.59A 0.917A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.29A 1.52A 0.8771A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.24A 1.46A 0.8406A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.07A 1.26A 0.7283A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.7425A 0.8735A 0.5043A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.6457A 0.7596A 0.4385A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.6188A 0.7279A 0.4203A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.5165A 0.6077A 0.3508A

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.