Appliance wattage chart

Typical power draw for common household devices, so you can size a power station or generator. Your own device's label or a plug-in meter will always be more accurate.

Running vs average: devices with a compressor or heater, like fridges and CPAP humidifiers, switch on and off. Their average over a day is much lower than the running watts, and the average is what decides runtime. Motors also need two to three times their running watts for a moment to start.

Put any number from this chart into the runtime calculator to see how long each station runs it.

Kitchen

Appliance	Typical draw
Full-size refrigerator	100–250 W running, 40–85 W average
Chest freezer	50–150 W running, 30–60 W average
Mini fridge	50–100 W running, 25–50 W average
Microwave	1,000–1,500 W
Coffee maker (drip)	600–1,200 W
Electric kettle	1,200–3,000 W
Toaster	800–1,500 W
Blender	300–1,000 W
Slow cooker	150–300 W
Induction hob (single)	1,200–1,800 W

Electronics and internet

Appliance	Typical draw
Laptop	30–100 W
Desktop computer	100–300 W
Monitor	20–40 W
Wi-Fi router	5–20 W
Modem	5–15 W
TV (55" LED)	60–150 W
Phone charging	5–25 W
Tablet charging	10–20 W
Starlink Mini	25–40 W
Starlink Standard	50–100 W

Medical and comfort

Appliance	Typical draw
CPAP	30–60 W
CPAP with heated humidifier	60–120 W
Electric blanket	50–200 W
Box fan	40–75 W
Ceiling fan	15–75 W
Space heater	750–1,500 W
Window air conditioner	500–1,500 W

Around the house

Appliance	Typical draw
LED bulb	5–15 W
Washing machine	400–1,000 W
Sump pump (1/3 hp)	about 800 W running, 1,300 W+ to start
Well pump	1,000–2,000 W
Hair dryer	1,000–1,875 W
Cordless tool charger	50–150 W
Corded drill	500–800 W
Circular saw	1,200–1,800 W

Ranges compiled from manufacturer specs and energy-use guides. Check your device's label for its exact rating.