This appliance wattage list gives the typical running watts, starting (surge) watts and units per hour of common home appliances in Pakistan and the US: fans, air conditioners, fridges, water pumps, irons, geysers, lights and electronics. Units per hour equal watts divided by one thousand, so a 1,000 W water pump uses about one unit an hour; the tables below are generated from our appliance data file.
Key facts
Units per hour = running watts รท 1,000; an appliance rated at one kilowatt uses one unit (kWh) for every hour it runs.
Starting watts matter for inverters, UPS and generators: motors and non-inverter compressors draw about three times their running watts for a second or two when they start.
Inverter air conditioners draw far less than their rated input most of the time; the average draw used for unit estimates is listed separately on the AC consumption page.
The values here are typical planning figures from the sources listed at the bottom; the label on your own appliance always wins, and every calculator lets you enter it.
How to read this appliance power consumption list
Running watts is the power the appliance draws while it works normally. Starting watts is the short surge when a motor or compressor starts; resistive loads such as heaters, irons and LED lights have no surge. Units per hour is the energy used in one hour of running at the running watts.
Typical hours a day is a planning default for how long the appliance runs; the units per day column multiplies the two. Change the hours to your own habit in the home load calculator for a real estimate.
Which appliances use the most electricity at home?
Heating and cooling dominate: an electric geyser, an air conditioner, a room heater and a clothes dryer each use more in an hour than a dozen LED lights do in a day. Fridges use little power but run all day. Fans are cheap to run but a house full of them adds up over a hot summer.
Cooling appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
Ceiling fan (AC, 56 inch)
80 W
120 W
0.08
12 h
0.96
Ceiling fan (DC / inverter BLDC)
35 W
35 W
0.035
12 h
0.42
Pedestal fan (AC)
75 W
110 W
0.075
8 h
0.6
Pedestal fan (DC / inverter)
30 W
30 W
0.03
8 h
0.24
Bracket / wall fan
70 W
100 W
0.07
8 h
0.56
Exhaust fan (10-12 inch)
40 W
60 W
0.04
4 h
0.16
Room air cooler (evaporative)
200 W
300 W
0.2
8 h
1.6
Split AC 1 ton inverter
900 W
1,200 W
0.9
8 h
7.2
Split AC 1 ton non-inverter
1,200 W
3,600 W
1.2
8 h
9.6
Split AC 1.5 ton inverter
1,450 W
1,900 W
1.45
8 h
11.6
Split AC 1.5 ton non-inverter
1,800 W
5,400 W
1.8
8 h
14.4
Split AC 2 ton inverter
1,900 W
2,500 W
1.9
8 h
15.2
Split AC 2 ton non-inverter
2,400 W
7,200 W
2.4
8 h
19.2
Window AC (about 1 ton / 12-13k BTU)
1,350 W
4,000 W
1.35
8 h
10.8
Floor-standing AC (4 ton)
4,500 W
13,500 W
4.5
8 h
36
Heat pump / central AC 3 ton
3,400 W
10,200 W
3.4
8 h
27.2
Dehumidifier
785 W
1,600 W
0.785
8 h
6.28
Kitchen appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
Refrigerator (non-inverter, 12-16 cu ft)
200 W
1,200 W
0.2
8 h
1.6
Refrigerator (inverter)
120 W
200 W
0.12
10 h
1.2
Deep freezer (chest)
200 W
1,200 W
0.2
10 h
2
Water dispenser (hot and cold)
500 W
900 W
0.5
6 h
3
Microwave oven
1,100 W
1,100 W
1.1
0.3 h
0.33
Electric oven (baking / toaster oven, large)
1,500 W
1,500 W
1.5
0.5 h
0.75
Air fryer
1,500 W
1,500 W
1.5
0.5 h
0.75
Electric kettle
2,000 W
2,000 W
2
0.3 h
0.6
Toaster
1,000 W
1,000 W
1
0.2 h
0.2
Sandwich maker
750 W
750 W
0.75
0.2 h
0.15
Blender / juicer
300 W
650 W
0.3
0.2 h
0.06
Food processor
600 W
1,200 W
0.6
0.2 h
0.12
Rice cooker
700 W
700 W
0.7
0.5 h
0.35
Slow cooker
200 W
200 W
0.2
4 h
0.8
Coffee maker
1,000 W
1,000 W
1
0.3 h
0.3
Induction cooker (single zone)
1,800 W
1,800 W
1.8
1 h
1.8
Electric stove / hot plate (single)
1,500 W
1,500 W
1.5
1 h
1.5
Electric grill
1,650 W
1,650 W
1.65
0.5 h
0.83
Dishwasher (with drying)
1,800 W
1,800 W
1.8
1 h
1.8
Heating appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
Electric geyser (storage, 40-gallon class)
3,000 W
3,000 W
3
3 h
9
Instant electric water heater
3,500 W
3,500 W
3.5
1 h
3.5
Room heater (oil-filled radiator)
1,500 W
1,500 W
1.5
6 h
9
Room heater (fan heater)
2,000 W
2,000 W
2
4 h
8
Room heater (halogen / quartz rod)
1,200 W
1,200 W
1.2
4 h
4.8
Electric blanket (double)
100 W
100 W
0.1
6 h
0.6
Laundry appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
Electric iron (dry / steam)
1,000 W
1,000 W
1
0.5 h
0.5
Washing machine (twin tub, semi-automatic)
400 W
1,200 W
0.4
1 h
0.4
Washing machine (automatic, top/front load, no heater)
500 W
2,250 W
0.5
1 h
0.5
Clothes dryer (electric)
3,000 W
3,500 W
3
1 h
3
Water appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
Water pump / donkey motor 0.5 hp
600 W
1,800 W
0.6
1 h
0.6
Water pump / donkey motor 1 hp
1,000 W
2,800 W
1
1 h
1
Water pump 1.5 hp
1,500 W
4,500 W
1.5
1 h
1.5
Water pump 2 hp
2,000 W
6,000 W
2
1 h
2
Submersible / deep-well pump 1 hp
1,100 W
3,300 W
1.1
2 h
2.2
Tubewell submersible pump 5 hp
4,800 W
14,400 W
4.8
4 h
19.2
Lighting appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
LED bulb (9-12 W)
12 W
12 W
0.012
6 h
0.07
LED tube light (4 ft)
20 W
20 W
0.02
6 h
0.12
Energy saver (CFL)
25 W
25 W
0.025
6 h
0.15
Fluorescent tube light (40 W, magnetic choke)
50 W
50 W
0.05
6 h
0.3
Electronics appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
LED TV 32 inch
40 W
40 W
0.04
6 h
0.24
LED TV 43 inch
75 W
75 W
0.075
6 h
0.45
LED TV 55 inch
120 W
120 W
0.12
6 h
0.72
Laptop
50 W
50 W
0.05
6 h
0.3
Desktop PC (CPU only)
120 W
120 W
0.12
6 h
0.72
Gaming PC (CPU + GPU, under load)
400 W
400 W
0.4
4 h
1.6
Computer monitor (LED, 24 inch)
30 W
30 W
0.03
6 h
0.18
WiFi router / modem
10 W
10 W
0.01
24 h
0.24
Phone charger (fast charge, while charging)
15 W
15 W
0.015
3 h
0.05
Printer (laser, printing)
400 W
1,000 W
0.4
0.3 h
0.12
Printer (inkjet)
25 W
25 W
0.025
0.3 h
0.01
UPS / home inverter idle draw (no load)
30 W
30 W
0.03
24 h
0.72
CCTV DVR + 4 cameras
40 W
40 W
0.04
24 h
0.96
Gaming console (PS5 / Xbox Series X)
200 W
200 W
0.2
3 h
0.6
Sound system / stereo
100 W
100 W
0.1
3 h
0.3
Set-top box / Android TV box
10 W
10 W
0.01
6 h
0.06
Other appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
Vacuum cleaner
1,200 W
1,800 W
1.2
0.3 h
0.36
Sewing machine (electric)
100 W
200 W
0.1
2 h
0.2
Aquarium (pump, light, heater)
100 W
100 W
0.1
24 h
2.4
Treadmill
1,000 W
2,000 W
1
1 h
1
Personal Care appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
Hair dryer
1,500 W
1,500 W
1.5
0.2 h
0.3
Hair straightener
50 W
50 W
0.05
0.3 h
0.02
Trimmer / shaver (charging)
5 W
5 W
0.005
1 h
0.01
Workshop appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
Electric drill / grinder (hand)
600 W
900 W
0.6
0.3 h
0.18
Angle grinder (4-5 inch)
900 W
1,800 W
0.9
0.3 h
0.27
Circular saw
1,200 W
2,000 W
1.2
0.3 h
0.36
Air compressor 1 hp
1,100 W
4,500 W
1.1
1 h
1.1
Pressure washer
1,200 W
2,400 W
1.2
0.5 h
0.6
Welding machine (small inverter, 160-200 A)
4,000 W
4,000 W
4
1 h
4
Transport appliances: watts and units
Appliance
Running watts
Starting watts
Units per hour
Typical hours a day
Units per day
E-bike / e-scooter charger
250 W
250 W
0.25
4 h
1
EV charger level 2 (7.4 kW, single phase)
7,400 W
7,400 W
7.4
4 h
29.6
Frequently asked questions
How many watts does a ceiling fan use?
A normal AC ceiling fan uses about 80 W; a DC inverter fan uses less than half of that. The cooling table below lists both.
Where do these wattage figures come from?
From published appliance wattage tables, manufacturer datasheets and Pakistani retailer specifications, listed in the sources at the bottom of the page. Figures marked as Wattlyst estimates in the data file are awaiting engineer confirmation.
Why is the starting wattage higher than the running wattage?
Motors and compressors need extra current to get moving. The surge lasts a moment but an inverter, UPS or generator must be able to supply it, which is why sizing tools use the starting watts of the largest motor.
How do I turn watts into my monthly bill?
Multiply watts by hours a day, divide by one thousand for units a day, multiply by the days in the month and then by your tariff rate. The home load calculator and the bill calculator do this for you.
