This chart is provided as an example as to how wattage varies between various electrical devices. It is not meant to be a strict guide to calculate your requirements. For the most accurate calculations refer to the owners manual of each device, tool, appliance, etc., or most preferably, consult a professional electrician:
| Item |
Starting Wattage (W) |
Running Wattage (W) |
| Circular Saw |
2400 |
1200 |
| Drill |
1800 |
720 |
| Edger |
2400 |
960 |
| Electric Chainsaw |
2400 |
1200 |
| Electric Lawn Mower |
4320 |
1440 |
| Electric Pressure Washer |
3600 |
1200 |
| Electric String Trimmer |
1500 |
600 |
| Jig Saw |
1800 |
720 |
| Miter Saw |
2100 |
840 |
| Orbital Sander |
1800 |
600 |
| Paint Sprayer |
1080 |
360 |
| Planer |
2400 |
960 |
| Router |
1500 |
600 |
| Water Pump |
3000 |
1000 |
| Wet/Dry Vacuum |
2500 |
888 |
| Winch |
5400 |
1800 |
| Furnace Fan, gas/fuel oil furnace |
|
|
| 1/8 horsepower (hp) |
500 |
300 |
| 1/6 horsepower (hp) |
750 |
500 |
| 1/4 horsepower (hp) |
1000 |
600 |
| 2/5 horsepower (hp) |
1400 |
700 |
| 3/5 horsepower (hp) |
2350 |
875 |
| Central Air Conditioner |
|
|
| 10,000 BTU |
2200 |
1500 |
| 20,000 BTU |
3300 |
2500 |
| 24,000 BTU |
4950 |
3800 |
| 32,000 BTU |
6500 |
5000 |
| 40,000 BTU |
6700 |
6000 |
| 1/4' Drill |
300 |
300 |
| Jigsaw |
300 |
300 |
| Electric Weed Trimmer |
500 |
500 |
| Belt Sander |
1000 |
1000 |
| Disc Sander |
1200 |
1200 |
| Chain Saw |
1200 |
1200 |
| Worm Drive Saw |
3100 |
1560 |
| 12' Concrete Cutter |
3600 |
1800 |
| 7 1/4' Circular Saw |
3000 |
1500 |
| Disc Grinder |
4000 |
2000 |
| Air Compressor (Average) |
4000 |
2000 |
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