Generator Sizing Calculator

Estimate the generator size in kilowatts needed to power selected loads during an outage.

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Minimum Generator Size

9.0 kW

Running Load5.0 kW
Starting Surge4.0 kW

Minimum Generator Size vs Total Running Watts

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## Generator Sizing **Minimum kW = Running Watts + Starting Surge** Motors (AC units, pumps, refrigerators) draw 2 to 6 times their running watts during startup. Add the surplus starting watts of the largest motor to the total running watts of everything else.

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5,000W running load, largest motor is 2,000W with 3x starting surge.

  1. 01Running = 5,000W
  2. 02Surge = 2,000 x 3 - 2,000 = 4,000W extra
  3. 03Total = 5,000 + 4,000 = 9,000W = 9.0 kW
  4. 04Select a 10 kW generator.