997 Watts to Amps

997 watts is 8.31 amps at 120V (DC). The exact amperage depends on your voltage and whether the circuit is DC or AC.

997 Watts to Amps at Every Voltage

VoltageDCAC (PF 0.85)AC 3-Phase (PF 0.85)
12V
DC, automotive, solar
83.08A 97.75A 56.43A
24V
DC, industrial control
41.54A 48.87A 28.22A
100V
Japan residential
9.97A 11.73A 6.77A
120V
US residential
8.31A 9.77A 5.64A
208V
US commercial three-phase
4.79A 5.64A 3.26A
220V
Legacy international / parts of Asia
4.53A 5.33A 3.08A
230V
UK / EU residential
4.33A 5.1A 2.94A
240V
US residential (dryer, range, HVAC)
4.15A 4.89A 2.82A
277V
US commercial lighting
3.6A 4.23A 2.44A
400V
UK / EU commercial three-phase
2.49A 2.93A 1.69A
460V
US industrial motor (NEC 430.250 column)
2.17A 2.55A 1.47A
480V
US industrial three-phase
2.08A 2.44A 1.41A
575V
Canadian industrial three-phase
1.73A 2.04A 1.18A

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.