2,990 Watts to Amps

2,990 watts is 24.92 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

2,990 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
249.17A 293.14A 169.24A
24V
DC, industrial control
124.58A 146.57A 84.62A
100V
Japan residential
29.9A 35.18A 20.31A
120V
US residential
24.92A 29.31A 16.92A
208V
US commercial three-phase
14.38A 16.91A 9.76A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
13.59A 15.99A 9.23A
230V
UK / EU residential
13A 15.29A 8.83A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
12.46A 14.66A 8.46A
277V
US commercial lighting
10.79A 12.7A 7.33A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
7.48A 8.79A 5.08A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
6.5A 7.65A 4.42A
480V
US industrial three-phase
6.23A 7.33A 4.23A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
5.2A 6.12A 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.