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Wattage Usage For Generators


The formula for determining load in watts is:

Watts = Amps x Volts
or
P(watts)= I(current) x E(voltage)

Note: 1 kW = 1000 watts

Application / EquipmentWatts
Space Heater

1200

Weed Trimmer

850

Clothes Dryer (Gas)

720

Light Bulb (100w)100
Small Radio AM/FM50
Radio, CB50
Fan200
Television350
Microwave Oven1200
Air Conditioner (12,000 BTU)3250
Furnace Fan (1/3 hp blower motor)600
Vacuum cleaner600
Sump pump (1/3 hp)700
Refrigerator/freezer800
Deep Freezer500
Circular saw 6"800
Floodlight1000
Drill 1/2" Electric1000
Toaster1200
Coffee maker1200
Skillet1200
Chain saw 14" Electric1200
Water well pump (1/2 hp)1000
Hot plate/range (per burner)1500
Table saw 10"2000
Elect. Water Heater

3000

12V DC Battery Charger120

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