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Inverter Sizing Calculator

Select your AC loads to get the correct inverter size, DC cable size, fuse rating, and recommended models — with smart sizing that accounts for what actually runs at the same time.

Free ToolSmart SizingCable & Fuse Included

System Voltage

12V: max ~3kW practical. Higher loads need 24V.

Select Your AC Loads

Add Custom Load

Select your AC loads to see the inverter sizing result

Tick the appliances you want to run from your inverter

Inverter sizing rules

Size for the largest group of loads you'll run simultaneously — not everything at once. Most loads don't run at the same time.

Motor loads (AC units, fridges, pumps) draw 2–3× running watts on startup. Always check the inverter's surge/peak rating covers this.

Inverter-chargers add shore power and generator charging — worth the extra cost for most builds. Pure sine is required for sensitive electronics.

24V systems halve the DC current for the same power output — thinner cables, smaller fuses, more efficient inverter operation.

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