428 Watts to Amps

428 watts is 3.57 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

428 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
35.67A 41.96A 24.23A
24V
DC, industrial control
17.83A 20.98A 12.11A
100V
Japan residential
4.28A 5.04A 2.91A
120V
US residential
3.57A 4.2A 2.42A
208V
US commercial three-phase
2.06A 2.42A 1.4A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.95A 2.29A 1.32A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.86A 2.19A 1.26A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.78A 2.1A 1.21A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.55A 1.82A 1.05A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
1.07A 1.26A 0.7268A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.9304A 1.09A 0.632A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.8917A 1.05A 0.6057A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.7443A 0.8757A 0.5056A

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.