438 Watts to Amps

438 watts is 3.65 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

438 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
36.5A 42.94A 24.79A
24V
DC, industrial control
18.25A 21.47A 12.4A
100V
Japan residential
4.38A 5.15A 2.98A
120V
US residential
3.65A 4.29A 2.48A
208V
US commercial three-phase
2.11A 2.48A 1.43A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
1.99A 2.34A 1.35A
230V
UK / EU residential
1.9A 2.24A 1.29A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.83A 2.15A 1.24A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.58A 1.86A 1.07A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
1.1A 1.29A 0.7438A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.9522A 1.12A 0.6468A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.9125A 1.07A 0.6198A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.7617A 0.8962A 0.5174A

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.