Electrical

Watts to Amps

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W 1.67 A

Formula

Divide watts by voltage (default 120V for US household)

Common conversions

W	A
60 W	0.5 A
100 W	0.83 A
150 W	1.25 A
200 W	1.67 A
300 W	2.5 A
500 W	4.17 A
750 W	6.25 A
1000 W	8.33 A
1500 W	12.5 A
2000 W	16.67 A

Also: Amps to Watts

FAQ

How do I convert watts to amps?

Divide watts by voltage. At 120V: amps = watts / 120.

How many amps is 1000 watts?

At 120V, 1000 watts = 8.33 amps. At 240V, 1000 watts = 4.17 amps.

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