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The amount of current , in amps , required by an electrical ____________________ , such as a TV or an electric kettle , depends on the ____________________ of the appliance . This number ( expressed in watts ) will be marked somewhere on the appliance . To calculate the required current , simply take the ____________________ and divide it by the voltage of the electrical supply in your home , around 230 volts in most of Europe . Therefore , for an electric kettle with a power ____________________ of 2 . 000 watts ( as specified by the manufacturer ) , the ____________________ required is 2 . 000 watts / 230 volts = 8 . 7 amps .