DC Amps Calculator

Calculate Direct Current (DC) Amperes (A) from Power (Watts) and Voltage (Volts).
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Calculated Current (Amps)

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Formula: I(A) = P(W) / V(V)
Common DC Watts to Amps Conversions
Power (Watts)Voltage (Volts)Current (Amps)
120 W12 V10.00 A
240 W12 V20.00 A
60 W12 V5.00 A
1200 W120 V10.00 A
2400 W120 V20.00 A
1000 W24 V41.67 A
DC Amps Calculation Formula
I(A) = P(W) / V(V)

To calculate DC amperes, you simply divide the power in watts by the voltage in volts.

  • I (A): Current in Amperes (Amps)
  • P (W): Power in Watts
  • V (V): Voltage in Volts

Example: A 120W device running on a 12V DC system draws 10A of current (120 / 12 = 10).