318 Watts to Amps

318 watts is 2.65 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

318 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
26.5A 31.18A 18A
24V
DC, industrial control
13.25A 15.59A 9A
100V
Japan residential
3.18A 3.74A 2.16A
120V
US residential
2.65A 3.12A 1.8A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.53A 1.8A 1.04A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.45A 1.7A 0.9818A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.38A 1.63A 0.9391A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.33A 1.56A 0.9A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.15A 1.35A 0.7798A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.795A 0.9353A 0.54A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.6913A 0.8133A 0.4696A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.6625A 0.7794A 0.45A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.553A 0.6506A 0.3756A

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.