Appliance Power Consumption Chart: How Many Watts Does an AC, Fridge or TV Use?
How many watts does an AC, fridge, TV, fan, laptop or water heater use? A clear wattage chart with real kWh per month for 30+ home appliances.
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Before you can cut your bill, size an inverter or pick a solar system, you need one number for every appliance: how many watts it uses. This chart gives realistic numbers for more than 30 common appliances — and the monthly energy each one really uses.
Watts vs kWh in one minute
- Watts (W) = how fast an appliance uses energy right now.
- Kilowatt-hours (kWh) = energy used over time = watts × hours ÷ 1,000.
- A high-watt appliance used for a few minutes (a kettle) can cost less than a low-watt one that runs all day (a fridge).
Kitchen appliances
| Appliance | Typical watts | Typical use | kWh per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge (300 L, average draw) | 40–60 W | 24 h | 29–43 |
| Freezer (chest) | 30–50 W | 24 h | 22–36 |
| Microwave oven | 800–1,200 W | 20 min | 8–12 |
| Electric kettle | 1,500–2,200 W | 10 min | 8–11 |
| Induction cooktop | 1,200–2,000 W | 1 h | 36–60 |
| Mixer / blender | 500–750 W | 10 min | 2.5–3.8 |
| Toaster | 800–1,200 W | 5 min | 2–3 |
| Dishwasher (per cycle) | 1,000–1,500 W heating | 1 cycle/day | 30–45 |
| Water purifier (RO) | 25–60 W | 2 h | 1.5–3.6 |
Cooling and heating (the big ones)
| Appliance | Typical watts | Typical use | kWh per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split AC 1 ton | 900–1,200 W | 6 h | 160–215 |
| Split AC 1.5 ton | 1,300–1,800 W | 6 h | 235–325 |
| Split AC 2 ton | 1,800–2,400 W | 6 h | 325–430 |
| Window AC 1.5 ton | 1,600–2,000 W | 6 h | 290–360 |
| Air cooler | 100–250 W | 8 h | 24–60 |
| Room heater (fan / oil) | 1,000–2,000 W | 3 h | 90–180 |
| Water heater / geyser (15–25 L) | 2,000–3,000 W | 1 h | 60–90 |
| Ceiling fan (normal) | 50–75 W | 10 h | 15–22 |
| Ceiling fan (BLDC) | 25–35 W | 10 h | 7.5–10 |
| Table / pedestal fan | 40–60 W | 8 h | 10–14 |
An inverter AC varies its compressor speed, so after the first cool-down it often runs at a fraction of its rated watts. A BLDC fan uses about half the power of a normal fan for the same breeze.
Entertainment, work and lighting
| Appliance | Typical watts | Typical use | kWh per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED bulb (= 60 W old bulb) | 8–10 W | 6 h | 1.4–1.8 |
| LED tube light | 18–22 W | 6 h | 3.2–4 |
| Old incandescent bulb | 60–100 W | 6 h | 11–18 |
| LED TV 32" | 30–50 W | 5 h | 4.5–7.5 |
| LED TV 55" | 80–120 W | 5 h | 12–18 |
| TV on standby | 0.5–1 W | 19 h | 0.3–0.6 |
| Set-top box | 10–20 W | 24 h | 7–14 |
| Wi-Fi router | 6–12 W | 24 h | 4.3–8.6 |
| Laptop | 30–65 W | 6 h | 5.4–12 |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 150–300 W | 6 h | 27–54 |
| Gaming PC under load | 350–600 W | 3 h | 32–54 |
| Game console | 100–200 W | 3 h | 9–18 |
| Phone charging | 5–25 W | 2 h | 0.3–1.5 |
Laundry and cleaning
| Appliance | Typical watts | Typical use | kWh per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washing machine (cold wash) | 300–500 W | 1 h | 9–15 |
| Washing machine (hot wash) | 2,000 W heater | 1 h | 40–60 |
| Clothes dryer | 2,000–4,000 W | 1 h, 3×/week | 26–52 |
| Iron | 1,000–1,500 W | 20 min | 10–15 |
| Vacuum cleaner | 800–1,500 W | 15 min | 6–9 |
| Hair dryer | 1,200–2,000 W | 10 min | 6–10 |
| Water pump (0.5–1 HP) | 370–750 W | 1 h | 11–22 |
Calculate your own appliances
The chart gives typical numbers. Put your real watts and hours into the free calculator to see your kWh and cost per month:
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How to find the real wattage of any appliance
- Read the rating label (back, bottom, or the charger brick). Look for
WorkW. - Only amps and volts? Watts ≈ volts × amps. For example, 230 V × 0.5 A ≈ 115 W, or 120 V × 1 A = 120 W. This is the maximum; the average is often lower.
- Check the energy label for fridges, ACs and TVs: it gives the yearly kWh, which already includes the on/off cycles.
- Measure it: a plug-in power meter (about $10–20) shows live watts and total kWh. Leave it on for a full day for appliances that cycle.
Which appliances use the most electricity?
- Air conditioners — often 50 %+ of a summer bill.
- Water heaters / geysers and electric showers.
- Room heaters and clothes dryers.
- Fridges and freezers — small watts, but 24 hours a day, every day.
- Old incandescent and halogen lights (if you still have them).
The rule is simple: anything that makes heat or removes heat uses a lot. Electronics (TVs, laptops, routers, chargers) are small by comparison.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts does a refrigerator use?
A typical 250–350 L fridge is rated around 100–200 W while its compressor runs, but it cycles on and off, so the real average is about 40–60 W, or roughly 1–1.5 kWh a day.
How many watts does a 1.5-ton AC use?
About 1,300–1,800 W while the compressor runs. A 5-star inverter model uses less once the room is cool.
How many watts does a ceiling fan use?
A normal ceiling fan uses about 50–75 W at full speed. A BLDC fan uses about 25–35 W.
How many watts does a TV use?
A modern LED TV uses about 30–50 W for 32 inches and 80–120 W for 55 inches. Standby is usually under 1 W.
Does a phone charger use electricity when nothing is plugged in?
A tiny amount — usually less than 0.1–0.3 W for a modern charger. It adds up to well under 1 kWh a year.
