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Inverter Table

This table will let you know the size of inverter needed for what appliance or tool. If you cannot find the appliance or tool listed, please refer to the bottom of the page for a simple power formula that you can use.

Appliance	Estimated Watts	Recommended Inverter
Blender	300W	600W Power Inverter
Blow Dryer	900-1500W	1800W Power Inverter
Cappuccino Maker	1250W	1200W Power Inverter
CD or DVD Player	35W	120W Power Inverter
Clock Radio	50W	120W Power Inverter
Coffee Grinder	100W	120W Power Inverter
Coffee Pot (4 Cup)	650W	1200W Power Inverter
Coffee Pot (10 Cup)	1200W	1200W Power Inverter
Computer - Laptop	50-100W	120W Power Inverter
Computer - PC & Monitor	200-400W	600W Power Inverter
Computer - Printer (inkjet)	60-75W	120W Power Inverter
CPAP Breathing Machine	200W	300W Power Inverter
Fan - 12" 3 speed	230W	300W Power Inverter
Fan - Table	25W	120W Power Inverter
Freezer	500-800W	1200W Power Inverter
Frying Pan	1200W	1200W Power Inverter
Game Console	100-300W	600W Power Inverter
*Heater (1/3hp)	1200W	1200W Power Inverter
Hot Plate	1200W	1200W Power Inverter
Iron	1200W	1200W Power Inverter
Lights - 100W Incandescent	100W	120W Power Inverter
Lights - 100W Compact Fluroescent	30W	120W Power Inverter
Microwave - 600-1000W Cooking Power	1100-2000W	2400W Power Inverter
Mini Christmas Lights	25W	120W Power Inverter
Mobile Phone Charger	25W	120W Power Inverter
MP3 Player Charger	120W	300W Power Inverter
Refridgerator/Freezer	600W	1200W Power Inverter
Satellite Dish	30+W	120W Power Inverter
Stereo	30-100W	120W Power Inverter
Toaster	800-1500W	1800W Power Inverter
Toaster Oven	1200W	1800W Power Inverter
TV - 25" Colour	300W	600W Power Inverter
TV - 19" Colour TV or monitor	160W	300W Power Inverter
TV - Black & White	30W	120W Power Inverter
TV - 13" Colour TV/VCR	230W	300W Power Inverter
VCR	40-60W	120W Power Inverter
Vacuum Cleaner	300-1100W	1200W Power Inverter
Waffle Maker	1200W	1200W Power Inverter
Washing Machine	920W	1200W Power Inverter
*Air Compressor - 1hp	2000W	2400W Power Inverter
*Airless Sprayer - 1/2hp	600W	1200W Power Inverter
Band Saw	1200W	1800W Power Inverter
Circular Saw - 6 1/2"	1000W	1200W Power Inverter
Circular Saw - 7 1/4"	1200+W	1800W Power Inverter
Circular Saw - 8 1/4"	1800W	2400W Power Inverter
Chop Saw	1550W	2400W Power Inverter
Cut Off Saw	1000W	1200W Power Inverter
Disc Sander	1200W	1800W Power Inverter
Drill - 1/4"	250W	300W Power Inverter
Drill - 3/8"	500W	600W Power Inverter
Drill - 1/2"	750W	1200W Power Inverter
*Electric Chain Saw - 14"	1200W	1800W Power Inverter
*Grinder - Portable	1380W	1800W Power Inverter
Jig Saw	300W	600W Power Inverter
Table Saw	1800W	2400W Power Inverter

Note: The wattages given above are only estimates. The actual wattage required for your appliances may differ from those listed. Check the nameplate on the appliance to determine the actual wattage required.

* Appliances and tools with induction motors (marked * in tables) may require from 3 to 7 times the listed wattage when starting. The start-up load of the appliance or tool determines whether an inverter has the capability to power it. Be sure to check the specific wattage requirements and operating instructions for appliances / tools before use.

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