2,988 Watts to Amps

2,988 watts is 24.9 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,988 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
249A 292.94A 169.13A
24V
DC, industrial control
124.5A 146.47A 84.56A
100V
Japan residential
29.88A 35.15A 20.3A
120V
US residential
24.9A 29.29A 16.91A
208V
US commercial three-phase
14.37A 16.9A 9.76A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
13.58A 15.98A 9.23A
230V
UK / EU residential
12.99A 15.28A 8.82A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
12.45A 14.65A 8.46A
277V
US commercial lighting
10.79A 12.69A 7.33A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
7.47A 8.79A 5.07A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
6.5A 7.64A 4.41A
480V
US industrial three-phase
6.23A 7.32A 4.23A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
5.2A 6.11A 3.53A

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.