# Wattage Usage For Generators

The formula for determining load in watts is:

Watts = Amps x Volts
or
P(watts)= I(current) x E(voltage)

Note: 1 kW = 1000 watts

Application / Equipment | Watts
Space Heater | 1200
Weed Trimmer | 850
Clothes Dryer (Gas) | 720
Light Bulb (100w) | 100
Small Radio AM/FM | 50
Radio, CB | 50
Fan | 200
Television | 350
Microwave Oven | 1200
Air Conditioner (12,000 BTU) | 3250
Furnace Fan (1/3 hp blower motor) | 600
Vacuum cleaner | 600
Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 700
Refrigerator/freezer | 800
Deep Freezer | 500
Circular saw 6" | 800
Floodlight | 1000
Drill 1/2" Electric | 1000
Toaster | 1200
Coffee maker | 1200
Skillet | 1200
Chain saw 14" Electric | 1200
Water well pump (1/2 hp) | 1000
Hot plate/range (per burner) | 1500
Table saw 10" | 2000
Elect. Water Heater | 3000
12V DC Battery Charger | 120

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