1,500 Watts to Amps
1,500 W is 6.522 A at 230 V and 12.5 A at 120 V (single-phase, power factor 1). Table for DC and three-phase, power factor 0.8, and the formula.
Formula
Worked example
- I = 1,500 / (230 × 1) = 6.522 A
- With a power factor of 0.9: I = 1,500 / (230 × 0.9) = 7.246 A
On other supplies
| Supply | Voltage | Current at pf 1 | Current at pf 0.8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | 12 V | 125 A | not used |
| DC | 24 V | 62.5 A | not used |
| DC | 48 V | 31.25 A | not used |
| Single-phase | 120 V | 12.5 A | 15.63 A |
| Single-phase | 230 V | 6.522 A | 8.152 A |
| Single-phase | 240 V | 6.25 A | 7.813 A |
| Three-phase | 208 V | 4.164 A | 5.204 A |
| Three-phase | 400 V | 2.165 A | 2.706 A |
| Three-phase | 415 V | 2.087 A | 2.609 A |
| Three-phase | 480 V | 1.804 A | 2.255 A |
Three-phase rows use the line-to-line voltage. DC ignores the power factor.
What 1,500 W looks like
1,500 W is a common top setting for a portable space heater.
This is an estimate of the load current only. Choosing a cable or a breaker also needs the installation method, the ambient temperature, the voltage drop and the rules you work to.
Frequently asked questions
How many amps is 1,500 watts?
1,500 W is 6.522 A on a 230 V single-phase supply and 12.5 A on 120 V, both with a power factor of 1. The current depends on the voltage, so it is a different answer on every supply.
What if the power factor is not 1?
The current rises. At 230 V and a power factor of 0.9, 1,500 W draws 7.246 A. Heaters and filament lamps are close to 1, while motors and many power supplies are lower.
What about a three-phase supply?
1,500 W on 400 V three-phase at a power factor of 0.8 is 2.706 A. The line voltage is used with the factor √3 (about 1.732).
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