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How to convert 800 watts to amps

How to convert electric power of 800 watts (W) to electric current in amps (A).

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How to convert electric power of 800 watts (W) to electric current in amps (A).

You can calculate (but not convert) the amps from watts and volts:

Amps calculation with voltage of 12V DC

For DC power supply, amps are equal to watts divided by volts.

amp = watt / volt
amps = 800W / 12V = 66.667A

Amps calculation with voltage of 120V AC

For AC power supply, amps are equal to watts divided by power factor times volts.

amps = watts / (PF × volts)

For resistive load without inductors or capacitors, the power factor is equal to 1:

amps = 800W / (1 × 120V) = 6.667A

For inductive load (like induction motor), the power factor can be approximately equal to 0.8:

amps = 800W / (0.8 × 120V) = 8.333A

Amps calculation with voltage of 230V AC

For AC power supply, amps are equal to watts divided by power factor times volts.

amps = watts / (PF × volts)

For resistive load without inductors or capacitors, the power factor is equal to 1:

amps = 800W / (1 × 230V) = 3.478A

For inductive load (like induction motor), the power factor can be approximately equal to 0.8:

amps = 800W / (0.8 × 230V) = 4.348A

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