85 Watts to Amps

85 watts is 0.7083 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

85 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
7.08A 8.33A 4.81A
24V
DC, industrial control
3.54A 4.17A 2.41A
100V
Japan residential
0.85A 1A 0.5774A
120V
US residential
0.7083A 0.8333A 0.4811A
208V
US commercial three-phase
0.4087A 0.4808A 0.2776A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
0.3864A 0.4545A 0.2624A
230V
UK / EU residential
0.3696A 0.4348A 0.251A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
0.3542A 0.4167A 0.2406A
277V
US commercial lighting
0.3069A 0.361A 0.2084A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
0.2125A 0.25A 0.1443A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
0.1848A 0.2174A 0.1255A
480V
US industrial three-phase
0.1771A 0.2083A 0.1203A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
0.1478A 0.1739A 0.1004A

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.