1000 watts is 8.33 amps at 120 V or 4.17 amps at 240 V. See the circuit guidance and formula.
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| 1000 W at 120 V | 8.33 A |
| 1000 W at 240 V | 4.17 A |
| 1000 W at 12 V | 83.33 A |
8.33 amps at 120 V, or 4.17 amps at 240 V. At 12 V (car/RV) it draws 83.33 A.
No — a 15 A / 120 V circuit supplies up to 1800 W, so 1000 W leaves 800 W of headroom (80% continuous-load rule: keep it under 1440 W).
For AC loads with motors or electronics, real amps = watts ÷ (volts × PF). A 1500 W motor at PF 0.8 on 120 V draws 1500 ÷ 96 = 15.6 A, not 12.5 A.