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Watts to Amps Calculator

Convert watts to amps using power and voltage (A = W ÷ V).

Formula

A = W ÷ V

A
Current, in amps
W
Power, in watts
V
Voltage, in volts

What this calculator does

Converts a power rating in watts to current in amps at a given voltage.

Use cases

  • Find the current draw of an appliance from its wattage label
  • Size a circuit breaker for a known load wattage
  • Compare a device's rated wattage against a measured current