79 Watts to Amps

79 watts is 0.6583 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

79 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
6.58A 7.75A 4.47A
24V
DC, industrial control
3.29A 3.87A 2.24A
100V
Japan residential
0.79A 0.9294A 0.5366A
120V
US residential
0.6583A 0.7745A 0.4472A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.3798A 0.4468A 0.258A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.3591A 0.4225A 0.2439A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.3435A 0.4041A 0.2333A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.3292A 0.3873A 0.2236A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.2852A 0.3355A 0.1937A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.1975A 0.2324A 0.1341A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.1717A 0.202A 0.1167A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.1646A 0.1936A 0.1118A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.1374A 0.1616A 0.0933A

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.