Amps
8.333 A
Use this free Watts to Amps Calculator to convert electrical power in watts into current in amps. Enter watts, voltage, and power factor to calculate amps for DC, AC single-phase, or AC three-phase circuits.
Example: 1000 watts / 120 volts = 8.33 amps
Amps
8.333 A
MilliAmps
8333 mA
How to use
Our workflow is designed to be straightforward, allowing you to complete your task in seconds.
Choose Watts to Amps or Amps to Watts.
Select DC, AC Single Phase, or AC Three Phase.
Input power/current, voltage, and power factor (for AC) to view the result instantly.
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Tool guide
A Watts to Amps Calculator is an online tool that helps you convert electrical power into current. Watts measure power, while amps measure electrical current. To calculate amps, you need to know the watts and voltage.
For example, if a device uses 1000 watts on a 120V circuit, the current will be:
For AC circuits, the calculation depends on whether the circuit is single-phase or three-phase. In AC calculations, power factor is important because AC power is affected by load type, motor efficiency, and electrical phase.
For AC single-phase:
For AC three-phase:
To calculate amps from watts and volts, divide watts by volts. This formula is commonly used for DC circuits. For AC circuits, you may also need to include the power factor.
Depending on the circuit design, standard formulas are applied to translate power (watts) into current (amperes).
DC Watts to Amps Formula
Example: 1000 watts / 120 volts = 8.33 amps
AC Single Phase Watts to Amps Formula
Example: 1000 watts / (120 volts × 0.8) = 10.41 amps
AC Three Phase Watts to Amps Formula
Example: 5000 watts / (400 volts × 1.732 × 0.8) = 9.02 amps
You can also calculate watts from amps and volts using this formula:
Example: 10 amps × 120 volts = 1200 watts
Note: The main focus of this tool remains converting watts to amps, but you can toggle the mode selector to calculate watts instead.
FAQ
The basic formula is Amps = Watts / Volts.
Enter the watts and voltage, then divide watts by volts to get amps.
Yes. For AC circuits, power factor is usually included. AC single-phase uses Watts / (Volts × Power Factor).
For three-phase circuits, use Amps = Watts / (√3 × Volts × Power Factor).
Yes. Use the formula Watts = Amps × Volts.
Yes, both terms refer to the same type of calculator used to convert watts into amps.
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