3,000 Watts to Amps

3,000 watts is 25 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

3,000 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
250A 294.12A 169.81A
24V
DC, industrial control
125A 147.06A 84.9A
100V
Japan residential
30A 35.29A 20.38A
120V
US residential
25A 29.41A 16.98A
208V
US commercial three-phase
14.42A 16.97A 9.8A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
13.64A 16.04A 9.26A
230V
UK / EU residential
13.04A 15.35A 8.86A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
12.5A 14.71A 8.49A
277V
US commercial lighting
10.83A 12.74A 7.36A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
7.5A 8.82A 5.09A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
6.52A 7.67A 4.43A
480V
US industrial three-phase
6.25A 7.35A 4.25A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
5.22A 6.14A 3.54A

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.