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Portable Power Runtime Calculator

Estimate real-world runtime for a portable power station based on battery size, appliance watt draw, usable capacity, and inverter losses. Built for readers who want planning clarity instead of optimistic marketing math.

Portable Power Runtime Calculator

Estimate how long a portable power station can run a real appliance load before recharge. This calculator translates battery watt-hours into practical runtime using the assumptions that matter most in the real world.

How to use it: Enter your power station capacity in watt-hours, the appliance's running watt draw, and your estimated usable battery percentage. The result assumes a typical inverter loss and is intended for planning, not a guarantee. Higher loads, cold weather, battery aging, and surge-heavy devices can reduce actual runtime.

Use 80-90% for a realistic planning estimate unless you know the tested usable capacity.
AC appliance estimates usually land around 85-92% once conversion losses are included.