5.3333 hours is the example result. Read it using the units and relationship stated below.
Power Station Runtime with Inverter Loss uses battery capacity (wh), connected load (w), inverter efficiency (%).
Distinguishing electrical arithmetic from equipment selection
For power station runtime with inverter loss, the relationship is Result = (([Battery capacity (Wh)] × ([Inverter efficiency (%)] ÷ 100)) ÷ ([Connected load (W)])). The amount depends on the supplied battery capacity (wh), connected load (w), rather than a live market price or a value imported from another record. Power, energy, voltage and current describe different quantities. Watts represent a rate; watt-hours represent energy over time. Battery and inverter losses can reduce usable runtime even when the rated capacity is unchanged.
What the model includes
Result = (([Battery capacity (Wh)] × ([Inverter efficiency (%)] ÷ 100)) ÷ ([Connected load (W)])) Read unit labels before comparing results. Motor estimates depend on phase, efficiency and power factor; energy budgets depend on duration and duty cycle. Nameplate values and measured consumption may differ under real loads. Treat the output as the stated estimate. It does not select a code-compliant conductor, protective device or complete installation. Equipment specifications and applicable requirements remain part of the design decision.
Example with the supplied inputs
Battery capacity (Wh): 1000; Connected load (W): 150; Inverter efficiency (%): 80. Result: 5.3333 hours. The values are illustrative.
Compare one changed input
Battery capacity (Wh) changes from 1000 to 1100. The result becomes 5.8667 hours. All other inputs remain fixed.
Calculation rule
Result = (([Battery capacity (Wh)] × ([Inverter efficiency (%)] ÷ 100)) ÷ ([Connected load (W)]))
Inputs and output
| Input | Example value | Entry convention |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 1000 | Measure battery capacity (wh) in the displayed unit. Convert the source measurement before entry if it uses another system; a changed label does not perform a unit conversion. |
| Connected load (W) | 150 | Use the source quantity represented by connected load (w). Keep the counted population fixed and avoid mixing a unit value with a period total. |
| Inverter efficiency (%) | 80 | Enter inverter efficiency (%) on the percentage scale used in the formula (20 means 20%, not 0.20). Keep its base and reporting period consistent with the other inputs. |
Output: 5.3333 hours is the example result. Read it using the units and relationship stated below. Unit: hours.
How to use the page
Collect the inputs
Gather Battery capacity (Wh), Connected load (W), Inverter efficiency (%). Use one period and the units shown in the form.
Run the calculation
Enter the values and select the action. The calculation rule above explains how the inputs produce the result.
Compare a scenario
Change Battery capacity (Wh) on its own, keeping the other inputs fixed. Read both results before changing another assumption.
Worked example
With the example inputs listed above, the result is 5.3333 hours.
Change Battery capacity (Wh) from 1000 to 1100 while keeping every other value fixed. The result becomes 5.8667 hours. This comparison isolates that input; it does not forecast how other variables will respond.
Check the stated formula, units and limits before using the result in a decision.
Keep the displayed formula, input units and model scope with the result. Corrections or questions can be sent through the request section on this page.
Content updated: October 11, 2026