I = P / VNo power factor needed for DC circuits.
Calculate amps from watts at 48V. 48V systems — off-grid solar arrays, telecom power, high-efficiency inverters. Enter your watts below and choose DC, single-phase AC, or three-phase AC.
Power factor varies by load. Use the equipment value when available.
I = P / VCustom voltage is always supported.
I = P / VNo power factor needed for DC circuits.
I = P / (V × PF)Single-phase AC — multiply voltage by power factor.
I = P / (√3 × V × PF)Three-phase AC — divide by √3 ≈ 1.732.
DC formula: Amps = Watts / 48. For AC, divide by (48 × Power Factor). Example: 1000W / 48V = 20.8333 A DC.
20.8333 A for DC. For single-phase AC at PF 0.9: 23.1481 A.
41.6667 A DC. Single-phase AC (PF 0.9): 46.2963 A.