490 Watts to Amps

490 watts is 4.08 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

490 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
40.83A 48.04A 27.74A
24V
DC, industrial control
20.42A 24.02A 13.87A
100V
Japan residential
4.9A 5.76A 3.33A
120V
US residential
4.08A 4.8A 2.77A
208V
US commercial three-phase
2.36A 2.77A 1.6A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
2.23A 2.62A 1.51A
230V
UK / EU residential
2.13A 2.51A 1.45A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
2.04A 2.4A 1.39A
277V
US commercial lighting
1.77A 2.08A 1.2A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
1.23A 1.44A 0.8321A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
1.07A 1.25A 0.7235A
480V
US industrial three-phase
1.02A 1.2A 0.6934A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.8522A 1A 0.5788A

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.