72 Watts to Amps

72 watts is 0.6 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

72 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
6A 7.06A 4.08A
24V
DC, industrial control
3A 3.53A 2.04A
100V
Japan residential
0.72A 0.8471A 0.489A
120V
US residential
0.6A 0.7059A 0.4075A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.3462A 0.4072A 0.2351A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.3273A 0.385A 0.2223A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.313A 0.3683A 0.2126A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.3A 0.3529A 0.2038A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.2599A 0.3058A 0.1766A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.18A 0.2118A 0.1223A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.1565A 0.1841A 0.1063A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.15A 0.1765A 0.1019A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.1252A 0.1473A 0.0851A

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.