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700 Watts to Amps

700 watts is 5.83 amps at 120 volts and 2.92 amps at 240 volts (amps = watts ÷ volts, at unity power factor). Every common voltage below.

700 Watts to Amps conversion table

VoltageAmps (PF 1.0)Amps (PF 0.8)
12 V DC58.3 A
24 V DC29.2 A
48 V DC14.6 A
120 V AC5.83 A7.29 A
208 V AC3.37 A4.21 A
240 V AC2.92 A3.65 A
277 V AC2.53 A3.16 A
480 V AC1.46 A1.82 A

PF = power factor. Resistive loads (heaters, incandescent lights) are PF 1.0; motors and compressors typically run PF 0.8-0.9. For a different value, use the interactive converter.

What draws about 700 watts?

Frequently asked questions

5.83 amps (700 W ÷ 120 V). On a circuit, a 700 W resistive load needs at least a 15 A breaker — and 25% more if it runs 3+ hours continuously.

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