How Many Amps Does an Electric Oven Use?
Electric Oven draws about 13 amps at 240 volts (3,000 watts running). Electric Oven runs on its own dedicated 240 V circuit — plan on a 40-50 A double-pole breaker (50 A with 6 AWG copper is the US standard).
Amps = watts ÷ volts. Enter the wattage from your appliance's nameplate or label for an exact figure.
Current draw — an electric oven
13 A
- At 240 V
- 3,000 W
This appliance's circuit is sized from its nameplate per the NEC, not from wattage — see the circuit guidance below.
Electric Oven amperage at 120 V and 240 V
Same 3,000 W load — the current halves when the voltage doubles. Electric Oven is typically a 240 V appliance in US homes.
| Draw | Watts | Amps at 120 V | Amps at 240 V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running | 3,000 W | 25 A | 13 A |
Breaker and circuit for an electric oven
Electric Oven runs on its own dedicated 240 V circuit — plan on a 40-50 A double-pole breaker (50 A with 6 AWG copper is the US standard). Ranges are sized from nameplate demand per NEC Table 220.55, with a 40 A minimum branch circuit (210.19) — the 3,000 W running figure here is one element, not the whole connected load.
Guidance only — actual circuit sizing depends on your unit's nameplate, wire run length, and local code. Confirm with a licensed electrician. See the wire & breaker size chart for the full NEC ampacity table.
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