How to convert electric power of 1 watt (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 = 1W / 12V = 0.083333A
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)
is equal to 1:amps = 1W / (1 × 120V) = 0.008333A
For inductive load (like induction motor), the power factor can be approximately equal to 0.8:
amps = 1W / (0.8 × 120V) = 0.010417A
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 = 1W / (1 × 230V) = 0.004348A
For inductive load (like induction motor), the power factor can be approximately equal to 0.8:
amps = 1W / (0.8 × 230V) = 0.005435A
See also
- Watts to amps calculator
- How to convert 100 watts to amps
- How to convert 500 watts to amps
- How to convert 600 watts to amps
- How to convert 800 watts to amps
- How to convert 1200 watts to amps
- How to convert 2000 watts to amps
- How to convert amps to watts
- How to convert amps to kilowatts
- How to convert kilowatts to amps
- Power factor
- Amp
- Volt
- Watt
- Electrical calculation