381 Watts to Amps

381 watts is 3.18 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

381 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
31.75A 37.35A 21.57A
24V
DC, industrial control
15.88A 18.68A 10.78A
100V
Japan residential
3.81A 4.48A 2.59A
120V
US residential
3.18A 3.74A 2.16A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.83A 2.15A 1.24A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.73A 2.04A 1.18A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.66A 1.95A 1.13A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.59A 1.87A 1.08A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.38A 1.62A 0.9343A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.9525A 1.12A 0.647A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.8283A 0.9744A 0.5626A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.7938A 0.9338A 0.5391A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.6626A 0.7795A 0.4501A

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.