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Work out inverter size, battery backup time and solar capacity using your appliance load and clear loss settings.

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From appliance load to backup time

  1. Start with the calculator closest to your question.
  2. Replace the example values with your own details.
  3. Open the calculation steps and read the assumptions.
  4. Save or print the result before checking the final decision.
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Two-minute explanation

Inverter size and battery time are different

The inverter VA rating must handle the running load and starting surge. Battery Wh or Ah helps estimate how long that load can run after losses.

Common questions

Before you calculate

Why are watts and VA different?

Work out inverter size, battery backup time and solar capacity using your appliance load and clear loss settings.

How does battery depth of discharge matter?

The result shows the exact formula and the settings used.

Why is solar yield location-specific?

Use the answer for planning, then check the important label, specification or official record.