Choosing a generator is a daunting task even for the professionals. Whether you are looking to use a generator as a home backup unit or as a portable generator off the grid, it can be confusing to understand how much power you really need.

Here’s a simple wattage to amperage conversion to see how much power your appliances use:

Amps X Volts = Watts
Watts / Volts = Amps

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