397 Watts to Amps

397 watts is 3.31 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

397 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
33.08A 38.92A 22.47A
24V
DC, industrial control
16.54A 19.46A 11.24A
100V
Japan residential
3.97A 4.67A 2.7A
120V
US residential
3.31A 3.89A 2.25A
208V
US commercial three-phase
1.91A 2.25A 1.3A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.8A 2.12A 1.23A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.73A 2.03A 1.17A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.65A 1.95A 1.12A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.43A 1.69A 0.9735A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.9925A 1.17A 0.6741A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.863A 1.02A 0.5862A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.8271A 0.973A 0.5618A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.6904A 0.8123A 0.469A

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.