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What size inverter do you need?

Updated October 5, 2026

Add up the wattage of everything you'll run at once. We'll add headroom and tell you the minimum inverter size.

Common draws: Laptop 65W, phone charger 20W, 12V cooler 60W, microwave 1000W, coffee maker 800W.

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