Smart Plug Wattage & Load Checker

Quickly see if a device is within a typical 10A or 13A smart plug rating.

Check the load before you plug in

Enter the device wattage from its label, pick your voltage and plug rating, and we will estimate the current draw. This is a quick check, not a substitute for the plug manual.

Device load check

Result

Enter wattage and click Check load.

Common device wattages

Not sure what wattage your appliance uses? Here are typical ratings for household devices. Always check the label on your specific model.

Device Typical wattage Notes
Phone charger 5 – 25W Safe for any smart plug
Laptop charger 45 – 100W Safe for any smart plug
LED desk lamp 5 – 15W Safe for any smart plug
Table fan 25 – 75W Safe for any smart plug
Television 50 – 200W Safe for most smart plugs
Gaming console 50 – 200W Safe for most smart plugs
Coffee maker 600 – 1,200W Check plug rating first
Microwave 600 – 1,200W Check plug rating first
Hair dryer 1,000 – 1,800W Near or above most smart plug limits
Iron 1,000 – 1,800W Near or above most smart plug limits
Kettle 1,500 – 3,000W Usually exceeds smart plug limits
Space heater 750 – 1,500W Often exceeds safe continuous limits
Air conditioner (portable) 1,000 – 1,500W Check rating carefully, high inrush current

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