980 Watts to Amps

980 watts is 8.17 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

980 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
81.67A 96.08A 55.47A
24V
DC, industrial control
40.83A 48.04A 27.74A
100V
Japan residential
9.8A 11.53A 6.66A
120V
US residential
8.17A 9.61A 5.55A
208V
US commercial three-phase
4.71A 5.54A 3.2A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.45A 5.24A 3.03A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.26A 5.01A 2.89A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.08A 4.8A 2.77A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.54A 4.16A 2.4A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.45A 2.88A 1.66A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.13A 2.51A 1.45A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.04A 2.4A 1.39A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.7A 2.01A 1.16A

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.