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Inverter Sizing Calculator

Determine recommended inverter continuous and surge ratings.

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Size your inverter based on simultaneous continuous loads and peak motor starting surges.

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Input Pattern

Enter values in the left panel, keep units explicit, run the calculation, then copy or share the result. Invalid fields are highlighted immediately.

Load Requirements

Total power used by all appliances running simultaneously.

Highest starting surge (motors, pumps, etc).

Recommended Sizing

Define your appliance loads

We'll help you pick the right inverter capacity.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the required inputs for Inverter Sizing Calculator and confirm each value is in the expected format.
  2. Run the tool once with your baseline case and review the output values and notes.
  3. Adjust inputs for at least one alternate case and compare results before deciding.

Worked Example

Auto-generated from the tool's current default or entered inputs.

Example Inputs

Expected Outputs

Interpretation

Scenario Compare (A vs B)

Use this to compare two input sets and quantify change in key outputs.

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