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Power Consumption Chart


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    Power Consumption Chart

    This chart is provided as an example as to how wattage varies between various electrical devices.

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    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

    Standard Electrical Formulas Used for Power Consumption Calculations

    TO DETERMINE: SINGLE-PHASE THREE-PHASE DIRECT CURRENT
    KVA I x E / 1000 I x E x 1.73 / 1000
    Kilowatts I x E x PF / 1000 I x E x 1.73 x PF / 1000 I x E / 1000
    Horsepower I x E x %EFF x PF / 746 I x E x 1.732 x %EFF x PF / 746 I x E x %EFF / 746
    Amperes (when HP is known) HP x 746 / (E x %EFF x PF) HP x 746 / (1.73 x E x %EFF x PF) HP x 746 / (E x %EFF)
    Amperes (when kW is known) KW x 1000 / (E x PF) KW x 1000 / (1.73 x E x PF) KW x 1000 / E
    Amperes (when KVA is known) KVA x 1000 / E KVA x 1000 / (1.73 x E)

    It is not meant to be a strict guide to calculate your requirements.  For the most accurate calculations refer to the owner’s manual of each device, tool, appliance, etc., or most preferably, consult a professional electrician: