60 Watts to Amps

60 watts is 0.5 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

60 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
5A 5.88A 3.4A
24V
DC, industrial control
2.5A 2.94A 1.7A
100V
Japan residential
0.6A 0.7059A 0.4075A
120V
US residential
0.5A 0.5882A 0.3396A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.2885A 0.3394A 0.1959A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.2727A 0.3209A 0.1852A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.2609A 0.3069A 0.1772A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.25A 0.2941A 0.1698A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.2166A 0.2548A 0.1471A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.15A 0.1765A 0.1019A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.1304A 0.1535A 0.0886A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.125A 0.1471A 0.0849A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.1043A 0.1228A 0.0709A

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.