How many amps are in 5000 watts?

Answer 1

There is really no wattage in "rms". RMS means only that the calculation goes P = V * I where you use V-RMS and I-RMS. In common use, the terms "RMS power" or "watts RMS" are erroneously used to describe average power.

Answer 2

Power is defined as a function of the current and voltage, AND, in AC (Alternating Current) circuits any phase shift between the applied voltage and the resulting current.

For pure RESISTIVE circuits (incandescent lamps, electric stoves, electric space heaters, etc.) operating on DC (direct current), the current in amperes is equal to the DC voltage divided by the resistance (in ohms) of the "load".

In circuits containing inductive "loads" (Transformers, motors, etc.) and operating on a pure sine wave power source, the power is defined as the RMS voltage times the cosine (trig function) of the phase difference between the voltage and the resulting current. This phase "angle" will never exceed 90 degrees.

So to properly answer the question, one needs to know if the power applied is AC or DC, and what is the applied voltage.

Answer 3

Assuming 120V, 5000W is 41.66A bassed on the formula P = V * I P = Watts

V = Volts

I = Amps

Answer 4

The formula you are looking for is I = W/E, therefore 5,000/120 = 41.66 amps.