Power Inverter Wattage Chart
The chart below lists some general appliances and their average power usage, to give you a better idea of what size inverter you may need. We recommend knowing your appliances true wattage needs before purchasing an inverter.
| Stackable Washer & Dryer | 2500 Watts |
| Electric Chain Saw | 1700 Watts |
| Electric Circular Saw | 1600 Watts |
| Full-Sized Microwave Oven | 1400 Watts |
| Chest Freezer | 1200 Watts |
| Mini Microwave | 1000 Watts |
| 1/3 HP Submersible Pump | 920 Watts |
| Reciprocating Saw | 720 Watts |
| 1/2" Reversible Drill | 620 Watts |
| Coffee Maker | 600 Watts |
| Portable Vacuum | 525 Watts |
| Electric Garden Tools | 475 Watts |
| 10-Speed Blender | 450 Watts |
| Orbital Sander | 400 Watts |
| Home Stereo | 350 Watts |
| 3/8" Variable Speed Drill | 320 Watts |
| 20" TV-VCR Combo | 300 Watts |
| 12" 3 Speed Fan | 200 Watts |
| Computer/Printer/Fax | 150 Watts |
| Quartz Halogen Spotlight | 100 Watts |
| Mini Stereo/CD Player | 50 Watts |
| Laptop Computer/8" TV | 45 Watts |
| Home Video Games | 19 Watts |
| Cell Phone/Camcorder Charger | 10 Watts |
| 14 Volt Cordless Drill Charger | 8 Watts |
| *Note - Appliance Specifications my vary from brand to brand. Check Product label for actual rating. |
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Our line-up of Premium Quality Vector, Power Bright, Wagan and Coleman brands of power inverters enables the 12 volt DC system of your automobile, truck, boat, or RV to be converted to 110 Volt AC (household current) so you can operate a variety of appliances and tools on the go. Great for Emergency Back-up Power Systems for your home too!
