36 Watts to Amps

36 watts is 0.3 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

36 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
3A 3.53A 2.04A
24V
DC, industrial control
1.5A 1.76A 1.02A
100V
Japan residential
0.36A 0.4235A 0.2445A
120V
US residential
0.3A 0.3529A 0.2038A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.1731A 0.2036A 0.1176A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.1636A 0.1925A 0.1111A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.1565A 0.1841A 0.1063A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.15A 0.1765A 0.1019A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.13A 0.1529A 0.0883A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.09A 0.1059A 0.0611A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.0783A 0.0921A 0.0532A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.075A 0.0882A 0.0509A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.0626A 0.0737A 0.0425A

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.