470 Watts to Amps

470 watts is 3.92 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

470 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
39.17A 46.08A 26.6A
24V
DC, industrial control
19.58A 23.04A 13.3A
100V
Japan residential
4.7A 5.53A 3.19A
120V
US residential
3.92A 4.61A 2.66A
208V
US commercial three-phase
2.26A 2.66A 1.53A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
2.14A 2.51A 1.45A
230V
UK / EU residential
2.04A 2.4A 1.39A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
1.96A 2.3A 1.33A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.7A 2A 1.15A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
1.18A 1.38A 0.7981A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
1.02A 1.2A 0.694A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.9792A 1.15A 0.6651A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.8174A 0.9616A 0.5552A

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.