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pennysmom09
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014

Converting watts to amps?

I purchased a 1000 watt single burner hot plate to use in our RV. Without knowing the volts, (haven't received it yet), is there any way to determine if our 50 amps will be able to handle it? Hopefully I won't have to return it! I find the stove inadequate for a lot of cooking, and I just don't have room for the typical toaster oven.
  • You won't have a problem - should be less than ten amps. P=IXE P power in watts, I current in amps and E voltage in volts. I=P/E 1000/115 = 8.7
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Amps is watts divided by volts. Assuming 120v, that should pull about 8.3 amps.
  • 1,000 watt stove is typically rated at 120 volts and would be about 8 or 8.3 amps draw at 120 volts.

    Typically any plug in device with a UL rating will be under 12.5 amps. Or it will be required to have a 20 amp plug, unless rated at over 16 amps, then a larger plug rated for the amperage +20% safety factor.

    Have fun camping!

    Fred.

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