To figure out how much power you need make a list of all the appliances you want to use simultaneous. Add all the Wattages together and it will give you an idea how much power you need. If you don’t know the Wattages take a look at our list below and use these example values.
Appliances and their average Wattages
Refrigerator (mini-fridge): 85W
Refrigerator (full-sized): 600W
Laptop: 65W
Tablet: 20W
Smartphone Charger: 10W
LED Lights: 10W
Fans: 80W
CPAP Machine: 45W
Microwave: 1500W
Coffee Maker: 1200W
Television (LED, 40″-50″): 95W
Electric Grill: 1500W
Blender: 400W
Portable Heater: 1300W
Power Tools (drills, saws): 1000W
Camera Charger: 10W
Drone Charger: 50W
Electric Cooler: 80W
Air Purifier: 40W
Wi-Fi Router: 10W
Camping Gear (electric stove): 1000W
Camping Lantern: 10W
Gaming Console: 170W
Electric Kettle: 1500W
Hair Dryer: 1500W
Portable Air Conditioner: 1200W
Slow Cooker: 200W
Sump Pump (1/2 hp): 1500W