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Power station runtime calculator

Choose your power station, add the appliances you want to run, and see how long it lasts and whether it can handle them all at once.

Powering through
Wh

Printed on the station or in its specs, in watt-hours (Wh).

W

Continuous output, not the surge or peak figure.

What will you power?

  • Cycles on and off: runs at about 150 W, averaging 60 W.

Estimated runtime

12 h 5 min

from 100% to empty

Average load

72 W

what drains the battery

Peak load

1,212 W

162 W running + startup surge

Uses 85% of the rated 1,024 Wh to cover inverter and conversion losses. Real runtime varies with temperature, battery age and how often appliances cycle.

Compare this load across popular power stations
Power stationCapacityRuntimeCan it run all at once?
EcoFlow River 3245 Wh2 h 54 minCheck surge rating
EcoFlow River 2256 Wh3 h 1 minCheck surge rating
Jackery Explorer 240 v2256 Wh3 h 1 minCheck surge rating
EcoFlow River 3 Plus286 Wh3 h 23 minCheck surge rating
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus288 Wh3 h 24 minCheck surge rating
Jackery Explorer 600 v2640 Wh7 h 33 minCheck surge rating
EcoFlow River 2 Pro768 Wh9 h 4 minCheck surge rating
Anker SOLIX C800 Plus768 Wh9 h 4 minYes
Bluetti AC70768 Wh9 h 4 minYes
EcoFlow Delta 21,024 Wh12 h 5 minYes
EcoFlow Delta 31,024 Wh12 h 5 minYes
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus1,024 Wh12 h 5 minYes
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 21,024 Wh12 h 5 minYes
Bluetti Elite 100 V21,024 Wh12 h 5 minYes
Anker SOLIX C10001,056 Wh12 h 28 minYes
Jackery Explorer 1000 v21,070 Wh12 h 38 minYes
Bluetti AC1801,152 Wh13 h 36 minYes
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus1,264 Wh14 h 55 minYes
Jackery Explorer 1500 v21,536 Wh18 h 8 minYes
Jackery Explorer 2000 v22,042 Wh24 h 6 minYes
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus2,042 Wh24 h 6 minYes
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max2,048 Wh24 h 11 minYes
EcoFlow Delta 3 Max2,048 Wh24 h 11 minYes
Anker SOLIX F2000 (767)2,048 Wh24 h 11 minYes
Bluetti AC200L2,048 Wh24 h 11 minYes
Bluetti Elite 200 V22,074 Wh24 h 29 minYes
Jackery Explorer 3000 v23,072 Wh36 h 16 minYes
EcoFlow Delta Pro3,600 Wh42 h 30 minYes
Anker SOLIX F38003,840 Wh45 h 20 minYes
EcoFlow Delta Pro 34,096 Wh2.0 days (48 h)Yes
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus5,040 Wh2.5 days (60 h)Yes

Manufacturer specs. Confirm current figures on the brand's site before buying.

How to use the runtime calculator

  1. Pick your power station, or choose Custom and type its capacity (Wh) and AC output (W).
  2. Choose AC outlets or DC/USB, depending on how your devices connect.
  3. Add each appliance. We fill in a typical average wattage. If you know your appliance's real number, type it in.
  4. Read the runtime, and check for warnings about output or startup surge.

The formula

runtime (hours) = capacity (Wh) × 0.85 ÷ average load (W)

A 1,024 Wh station running 120 W of appliances lasts about 1,024 × 0.85 ÷ 120 ≈ 7.3 hours. The full explanation, including amp-hours and why real runtime can be shorter, is in how to calculate power station runtime.

Average watts vs. running watts

A refrigerator might draw 150 W when the compressor is on, but it's only on part of the time, so over a day it averages around 60 W. Battery runtime depends on the average, while what the station can start depends on running and surge watts. This calculator tracks both, so it can tell you a station will last 14 hours with your fridge, and also whether it can start the fridge at all.

Appliance guides

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this runtime calculator?
It's a planning estimate, usually within 10–20% for steady loads. Appliances that cycle (fridges, pumps, heaters) vary more with the weather and how they're used. For the best result, measure your appliance with a watt meter and type in its average watts.
Why is the runtime less than capacity divided by watts?
Converting the battery's DC power to household AC wastes some energy as heat, and the station's own electronics use a little. We use 85% of the rated capacity for AC outlets and 90% for DC and USB ports, which matches typical real-world tests.
What does 'Check surge rating' mean?
Motors in fridges, pumps and air conditioners draw a spike several times their running watts for a split second when they start. If that spike is well above the station's rated output, it may shut off. Most stations publish a surge or peak rating: compare it with the peak load shown.
My power station model isn't listed. What do I do?
Choose 'Custom / other model' and enter its capacity in Wh and its continuous AC output in W. Both are on the label and in the spec sheet.

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