Generator Size Calculator

Selecting the right home backup and portable generator is an important decision. Make the process easier using our generator size calculator below. Simply select what items, and how many of them, you'll be plugging into your generator. The calculator will then display the requirements for starting watts and running watts. You can use these figures when shopping our generator selection to find a generator with capacity at or above the calculated requirements.

If you still have questions, we're here to help.

Running = 0 WattsStarting = 0 Watts

Powering Your Home

Tool / ApplianceRunningStartingQuantity
Coffee Maker8001,000
Washing Machine7001,400
Clothes Dryer1,1501,300
Personal Computer750750
Security System800800
Television (50")500500
Dishwasher1,4002,400
Garage Door8751,000
CD/DVD Player100100
Cell Phone Charger2525
Box Fan (20")200300
Garbage Dispoal8001,500
Inflator Pump50100
Outdoor Light String250250
Video Game System4040
Toaster1,5001,500
Curling Iron1,5001,500
Electric Stove8,6008,600
Printer80100

Emergency Backup

Tool / ApplianceRunningStartingQuantity
Dehumidier1,4501,600
Well Pump2,1505,000
Air Conditioner (10,000 BTU)1,5003,000
Space Heater1,8001,800
Sump Pump1,0501,500
Refrigerator / Freezer7001,200
Lamp100100
Water Heater3,0003,000
Radio150150
Battery Charger380380

Outdoors

Tool / ApplianceRunningStartingQuantity
Leaf Blower1,2001,500
Pressure Washer1,2002,000
Outdoor Light String250250
Bug Light100100
Hedge Trimmer450600
Lawn Mower1,2002,000
Weed Trimmer500750
Hedge Trimmer500750
Chain Saw1,2002,000

Powering Your Jobsite

Tool / ApplianceRunningStartingQuantity
Welder6,50012,000
Belt Sander (3")1,0002,000
Compressor (1HP)2,0004,000
Table Saw1,7503,500
Drill5001,000
Circular Saw1,4002,000
Electric Nailer1,2001,500
Router1,4402,000
Airless Paint Sprayer500750

Entertaining

Tool / ApplianceRunningStartingQuantity
DVD / Blu-Ray Player100100
Anchor Winch1,0001,000
Insect Fogger700700
Electric Grill1,6501,650
Box Fan (20")200200
Flood Lights1,0001,000