300 Watts to Amps

300 watts is 2.5 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

300 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
25A 29.41A 16.98A
24V
DC, industrial control
12.5A 14.71A 8.49A
100V
Japan residential
3A 3.53A 2.04A
120V
US residential
2.5A 2.94A 1.7A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.44A 1.7A 0.9797A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.36A 1.6A 0.9262A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.3A 1.53A 0.886A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.25A 1.47A 0.849A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.08A 1.27A 0.7356A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.75A 0.8824A 0.5094A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.6522A 0.7673A 0.443A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.625A 0.7353A 0.4245A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.5217A 0.6138A 0.3544A

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.