938 Watts to Amps

938 watts is 7.82 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

938 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
78.17A 91.96A 53.09A
24V
DC, industrial control
39.08A 45.98A 26.55A
100V
Japan residential
9.38A 11.04A 6.37A
120V
US residential
7.82A 9.2A 5.31A
208V
US commercial three-phase
4.51A 5.31A 3.06A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.26A 5.02A 2.9A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.08A 4.8A 2.77A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
3.91A 4.6A 2.65A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.39A 3.98A 2.3A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.35A 2.76A 1.59A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.04A 2.4A 1.39A
480V
US industrial three-phase
1.95A 2.3A 1.33A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.63A 1.92A 1.11A

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.