Discover our amp chart for household appliances so you can make sure your power sources can handle your devices.
The estimations below come from using our household appliance wattage chart and calculating the amp requirements for 120-volt (or 240-volt when relevant) needs.
Do keep in mind that the watt and volt needs of your specific devices can vary. Especially if you are not based in North America.
To play things safe, you would check the amp use of your actual home appliances instead of using general averages and typical values.
Kitchen Appliance Amp Chart
| Kitchen Appliance | Running Amps | Starting Amps |
|---|---|---|
| Air Fryer | 13.3 Amps | 13.3 Amps |
| Blender | 3.3 Amps | 7.1 Amps |
| Bread Machine | 7.1 Amps | 7.1 Amps |
| Coffee Maker | 5 Amps | 5 Amps |
| Cooker Hood | 1.3 Amps | 1.3 Amps |
| Deep Fryer | 12.5 Amps | 12.5 Amps |
| Dishwasher | 1.8 Amps | 4.5 Amps |
| Deep Freezer | 5 Amps | 13.8 Amps |
| Electric Frying Pan | 12.5 Amps | 12.5 Amps |
| Electric Grill | 13.8 Amps | 13.8 Amps |
| Electric Kettle | 12.5 Amps | 12.5 Amps |
| Electric Oven | 14.6 Amps | 14.6 Amps |
| Electric Stove | 12.5 Amps | 12.5 Amps |
| Food Dehydrator | 5 Amps | 5 Amps |
| Ice Maker | 2.5 Amps | 2.5 Amps |
| Juicer | 6.7 Amps | 6.7 Amps |
| Induction Cooktop (One Top) | 11.7 Amps | 15 Amps |
| Microwave Oven (650 Watts) | 8.3 Amps | 8.3 Amps |
| Microwave Oven (800 Watts) | 10.8 Amps | 10.8 Amps |
| Microwave Oven (1000 Watts) | 12.5 Amps | 12.5 Amps |
| Popcorn Machine | 5.4 Amps | 5.4 Amps |
| Pressure Cooker | 10 Amps | 10 Amps |
| Refrigerator | 6.7 Amps | 18.3 Amps |
| Rice Cooker | 5.8 Amps | 5.8 Amps |
| Sandwich Maker | 6.3 Amps | 6.3 Amps |
| Slow Cooker | 2.3 Amps | 2.3 Amps |
| Toaster | 10 Amps | 10 Amps |
| Waffle Iron | 8.3 Amps | 8.3 Amps |
| Wine Cooler | 0.8 Amps | 0.8 Amps |
Daily Living Devices Amp Usage
| Daily Living Appliance | Running Amps | Starting Amps |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Phone Charger | 0.2 Amps | 0.2 Amps |
| Ceiling Fan | 0.6 Amps | 0.6 Amps |
| Central Air (2 Ton = 24,000 BTU) | 6.3 Amps | 18.75 Amps |
| Central Air (3 Ton = 36,000 BTU) | 9.4 Amps | 28.2 Amps |
| Central Air (4 Ton = 48,000 BTU) | 12.5 Amps | 37.5 Amps |
| Central Air (5 Ton = 60,000 BTU) | 15.6 Amps | 46.9 Amps |
| Dehumidifier | 4.2 Amps | 4.2 Amps |
| Garage Door Opener | 6 Amps | 12 Amps |
| Heat Pump (18000 BTU) | 9.4 Amps | 16.3 Amps |
| Hot Water Heater | 18.8 Amps | 18.8 Amps |
| Humidifier (13 Gallons) | 1.5 Amps | 1.5 Amps |
| Incandescent Light Bulbs | 0.5 Amps | 0.5 Amps |
| Inkjet Printer | 0.5 Amps | 0.5 Amps |
| Laptop | 2.1 Amps | 2.1 Amps |
| Laser Printer | 6.7 Amps | 6.7 Amps |
| LED Light Bulb | 0.1 Amps | 0.1 Amps |
| Portable Fan | 0.3 Amps | 1 Amp |
| Radiant Heater | 10.8 Amps | 10.8 Amps |
| Space Heater | 11 Amps | 11 Amps |
| Sump Pump (1/3 HP) | 6.7 Amps | 10.8 Amps |
| Sump Pump (1/2 HP) | 8.8 Amps | 17.9 Amps |
| Water Heater (50 Gallons) | 18.8 Amps | 18.8 Amps |
| Well Pump (1/3 HP) | 2.7 Amps | 4.4 Amps |
| Well Pump (1/2 HP) | 2.9 Amps | 5 Amps |
| Well Pump (1 HP) | 5.8 Amps | 10.4 Amps |
| Well Pump (2 HP) | 9.6 Amps | 16.7 Amps |
| Window Air Conditioner (10,000 BTU) | 8.3 Amps | 12.5 Amps |
| Window Air Conditioner (12,000 BTU) | 10 Amps | 15 Amps |
| Window Air Conditioner (15,000 BTU) | 12.5 Amps | 18.8 Amps |
Personal Care Appliance Amp use
| Personal Care Appliance | Running Amps | Starting Amps |
|---|---|---|
| Clothes Dryer (Electric) | 22.5 Amps | 28.1 Amps |
| Clothes Dryer (Gas) | 5.8 Amps (Assuming 120 Volts) | 20.8 Amps (Assuming 120 Volts) |
| Curling Iron | 0.8 Amps | 0.8 Amps |
| Electric Shaver | 0.1 Amps | 0.1 Amps |
| Hair Dryer | 15 Amps | 15.8 Amps |
| Iron | 10 Amps | 10 Amps |
| Straightening Iron | 0.8 Amps | 0.8 Amps |
| Vacuum Cleaner | 11.7 Amps | 11.7 Amps |
| Washing Machine | 5 Amps | 12.5 Amps |
Home Entertainment Amp Chart
| Home Entertainment Appliance | Running Amps | Starting Amps |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Monitor | 0.7 Amps | 0.7 Amps |
| Desktop Computer | 2.5 Amps | 2.5 Amps |
| Flat Screen TV (20″) | 1 Amp | 1 Amp |
| Flat Screen TV (46″) | 1.6 Amps | 1.6 Amps |
| Game Console | 1.2 Amps | 1.2 Amps |
| Home Phone | 0.1 Amps | 0.1 Amps |
| Internet Router | 0.2 Amps | 0.2 Amps |
| Projector | 1.7 Amps | 1.7 Amps |
| Radio | 1.7 Amps | 1.7 Amps |
| Sewing Machine | 0.8 Amps | 0.8 Amps |
| Stereo | 0.3 Amps | 0.3 Amps |
Household Appliances Amp Chart Printable PDF
To have an estimation of how many amps your household appliances use when offline, you can check our downloadable amp chart pdf.
That way, you can easily figure out whether a generator or other power source can handle the amps of your devices.
Do keep in mind that your wattage and/or voltage ratings still matter too.
Amperage capacity is important but not the only relevant detail.
FAQ
How many amps do home appliances use?
How many amps home appliances use depends a lot on the specific devices.
For example, a house phone barely uses 0.1 amps whereas an electric clothes dryer could need 28.1 amps or more.
How many amps does a fridge use?
A fridge will often use around 18.3 amps to start up and around 6.7 amps after that.
The size of your fridge will influence the actual values a lot.
How many amps does a TV use?
Something like a 46″ flat screen TV will often only use around 1.6 amps.
