5,120 Watts to Amps

5,120 watts is 42.67 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

5,120 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
426.67A 501.96A 289.81A
24V
DC, industrial control
213.33A 250.98A 144.9A
100V
Japan residential
51.2A 60.24A 34.78A
120V
US residential
42.67A 50.2A 28.98A
208V
US commercial three-phase
24.62A 28.96A 16.72A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
23.27A 27.38A 15.81A
230V
UK / EU residential
22.26A 26.19A 15.12A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
21.33A 25.1A 14.49A
277V
US commercial lighting
18.48A 21.75A 12.55A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
12.8A 15.06A 8.69A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
11.13A 13.09A 7.56A
480V
US industrial three-phase
10.67A 12.55A 7.25A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
8.9A 10.48A 6.05A

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.