800 Watts to Amps

800 watts is 6.67 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

800 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
66.67A 78.43A 45.28A
24V
DC, industrial control
33.33A 39.22A 22.64A
100V
Japan residential
8A 9.41A 5.43A
120V
US residential
6.67A 7.84A 4.53A
208V
US commercial three-phase
3.85A 4.52A 2.61A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
3.64A 4.28A 2.47A
230V
UK / EU residential
3.48A 4.09A 2.36A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
3.33A 3.92A 2.26A
277V
US commercial lighting
2.89A 3.4A 1.96A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2A 2.35A 1.36A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
1.74A 2.05A 1.18A
480V
US industrial three-phase
1.67A 1.96A 1.13A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.39A 1.64A 0.945A

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.