{"id":3193,"date":"2022-11-30T12:34:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T12:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/?p=3193"},"modified":"2023-03-19T12:07:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-19T12:07:19","slug":"how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/","title":{"rendered":"User Guide: Here\u2019s How Many Amps Your Microwave Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Be honest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are curious to know \u201c<strong>how many amps does a microwave use?<\/strong>\u201d Also, wouldn\u2019t it be great to have a good idea about <strong>how much it costs to use your microwave?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Of course, it would.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This information is always important when <strong>planning your home\u2019s electrical setup<\/strong> or simply trying to <strong>budget for your energy needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know <strong>how to calculate the amperage and the costs that come with it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No\u2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, <strong>we\u2019ve got you covered. <\/strong>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about this and more\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660d33ea3156a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/#Amperage_and_Voltage\" title=\"Amperage and Voltage\">Amperage and Voltage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/#Microwave_Amp_Usage_Calculation_Step-by-Step_Process\" title=\"Microwave Amp Usage Calculation: Step-by-Step Process\">Microwave Amp Usage Calculation: Step-by-Step Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/#Step_1_Check_Product_Specifications\" title=\"Step 1: Check Product Specifications\">Step 1: Check Product Specifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/#Step_2_Divide_the_Wattage_by_the_Voltage\" title=\"Step 2: Divide the Wattage by the Voltage\">Step 2: Divide the Wattage by the Voltage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/#How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Use_a_Microwave\" title=\"How Much Does It Cost to Use a Microwave?\">How Much Does It Cost to Use a Microwave?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/#For_Example%E2%80%A6\" title=\"For Example\u2026\">For Example\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/#Importance_of_Finding_the_Amps_and_Cost_of_Running_Your_Microwave\" title=\"Importance of Finding the Amps and Cost of Running Your Microwave\">Importance of Finding the Amps and Cost of Running Your Microwave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/how-many-amps-does-a-microwave-use\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Amps_Does_A_Microwave_Use\"><\/span><a><\/a>How Many Amps Does A Microwave Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microwaves typically use between 5.4 and 10 amps with a power rating of 600 to 1200 watts. Researching product details and calculating the amperage of your microwave is important. It allows you to determine how many amps it consumes and the cost of running it.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amperage_and_Voltage\"><\/span><a><\/a>Amperage and Voltage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An amperage (amp) is an electrical power measurement unit<\/strong>. It describes the <strong>rate at which electrical current flows through a system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voltage<\/strong> can be described as <strong>the pressure required to propel electrons within a conducting path or electric field.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher amperage usually means <strong>more power<\/strong>, but <strong>amperage and voltage work together<\/strong> to produce the final output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microwave_Amp_Usage_Calculation_Step-by-Step_Process\"><\/span><a><\/a>Microwave Amp Usage Calculation: Step-by-Step Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Check_Product_Specifications\"><\/span>Step 1: Check Product Specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Back-Data-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hamilton Beach Microwave Product Specifications\" class=\"wp-image-3198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Back-Data-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Back-Data-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Back-Data-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Back-Data-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Back-Data.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since <strong>not all microwaves are the same<\/strong>, you should <strong>know specific details <\/strong>about your microwave before calculating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now get this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>wattage and voltage<\/strong> of your microwave are the two most important things you should know. Although wattage varies widely, <strong>most microwaves operate at 120 volts<\/strong> with minor variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The amount of amps your microwave uses is determined by your microwave&#8217;s wattage and volt outlet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>learn essential information about your microwave<\/strong> by checking the <strong>user manual<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the manual is not available, do some <strong>research online<\/strong> or <strong>contact customer support for your microwave model.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you consult the internet for this information, <strong>be careful to avoid getting watt and voltage values for models with similar features but different power specifications. <\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Divide_the_Wattage_by_the_Voltage\"><\/span>Step 2: Divide the Wattage by the Voltage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Hamilton-Beach-1000w-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Microwave Hamilton Beach 1000w\" class=\"wp-image-3199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Hamilton-Beach-1000w-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Hamilton-Beach-1000w-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Hamilton-Beach-1000w-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Hamilton-Beach-1000w-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simplyswider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microwave-Hamilton-Beach-1000w.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the thing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get the <strong>exact amperage<\/strong> your microwave uses by <strong>dividing the wattage by the voltage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your microwave is rated at <strong>600 watts<\/strong> with a <strong>voltage of 120<\/strong>, it will use <strong>5 amps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An 800-watt microwave with a 120-volt capacity requires ~<\/strong>7 amps<strong>. While a <\/strong>1200-watt appliance needs 10 amps at a 120-Volt Rating<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You get the point, right?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These amperage results have been<strong> rounded up to the nearest whole number <\/strong>to keep things simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-wattage microwaves heat food quickly<\/strong> and save time. But they are more <strong>expensive<\/strong> and <strong>consume more electricity<\/strong> than low-wattage models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Use_a_Microwave\"><\/span><a><\/a>How Much Does It Cost to Use a Microwave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microwaves use electricity <\/strong>and that<strong> costs money<\/strong>. However, since most of these appliances<strong> consume little electricity<\/strong>, it has minimal effect on the power bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it goes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine the <strong>cost of running a microwave<\/strong>, first <strong>identify the unknown variables. <\/strong>Specifically, the <strong>cost of electricity<\/strong> and the <strong>average daily use time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These figures may vary depending on <strong>how often you use your appliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you identify the variables, you can <strong>calculate how much it costs<\/strong> to use a microwave daily, monthly, or yearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Example%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><a><\/a>For Example\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How many amps does a 1000-watt microwave consume? And how much will it cost me daily\/monthly\/yearly at an average price of $0.01\/KWh for energy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s find out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>1000-watt<\/strong> microwave <strong>rated at 120V<\/strong> consumes ~<strong>9 amps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using an estimated <strong>daily usage of 15 minutes<\/strong> and the <strong>cost of electricity at $0.10\/KWh (10 cents per KWh)<\/strong>, we will calculate the cost of using a microwave with the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Determine the average daily use: let\u2019s say <strong>15 minutes.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Calculate the daily wattage use by <strong>multiplying the wattage by the hours used daily<\/strong>: <strong>1000 watts x 0.25 hours = 250 watts\/h.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Convert the result to kilowatts: <strong>250 watts\/1000 = 0.25 KWh.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>To calculate the <strong>daily cost <\/strong>of using a microwave, <strong>multiply the result by the cost of electricity &#8211; 0.25 KW x $0.10 = $0.025 daily.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>To calculate the<strong> monthly cost <\/strong>ofusing a microwave, <strong>multiply the daily cost by 30 days: $0.025 x 30 = $0.75 monthly.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>To calculate the<strong> yearly cost <\/strong>ofusing a microwave,<strong> multiply the monthly cost by 12 months: $0.75 x 12 = $9 yearly.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can <strong>multiply the daily cost by 365 days: $0.025 x 365 = $9.125 yearly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s a no-brainer!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro tip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to <strong>conserve energy <\/strong>or want<strong> your food to heat up quickly, do this\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When cooking in the microwave, <strong>use a suitable container<\/strong> and<strong> cover your food<\/strong>. Additionally, when heating, <strong>rotate your food to ensure even heat distribution. <\/strong>Also, <strong>avoid opening the door<\/strong> unnecessarily to shorten cooking times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Finding_the_Amps_and_Cost_of_Running_Your_Microwave\"><\/span><a><\/a>Importance of Finding the Amps and Cost of Running Your Microwave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing<strong> your microwave&#8217;s amperage<\/strong> is necessary because it <strong>improves safety<\/strong> and <strong>protects your appliance from damage<\/strong>. In essence, <strong>connecting a microwave<\/strong> to an outlet that supports<strong> lower amperage could damage it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amperage also helps housing planners on <strong>how to allocate power to different rooms<\/strong> in a house or common space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s not all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning <strong>how to calculate the cost of running your microwave<\/strong> helps you manage your<strong> budget<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are particular about how much you spend, your power expense is something you want to pay attention to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how much power your microwave consumes can make you more informed about <strong>energy-efficiency decisions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, if you plan to <strong>save money <\/strong>on your <strong>energy bill<\/strong>, buying an energy-efficient microwave is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><a><\/a>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We want the best from our microwaves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the most effective way to determine the safety of your appliance is to <strong>understand its amperage.<\/strong> In doing so, you can avoid any problems that may arise from using appliances that draw more current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important factor is <strong>calculating the cost of using your microwave<\/strong> to track electricity expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To recap, this posts helps you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the concept of <strong>amperage <\/strong>and <strong>voltage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculate how many amps your microwave consumes<\/strong> by <strong>researching product details <\/strong>and <strong>dividing the wattage by the voltage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find out how much it costs to use your microwave<\/strong> by determining the<strong> average daily use<\/strong> and <strong>cost of electricity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please let us know if you were able to<strong> calculate how many amps your microwave uses <\/strong>and<strong> how you came about your solution. <\/strong>We welcome your<strong> feedback in the comments section below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-base-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-base-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block schema-faq-accordion\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1669811239592\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can A Microwave Be On a 15 Amp Breaker?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, a <strong>microwave with 600-700 watts<\/strong> can be connected to a <strong>15-amp breaker<\/strong>. However, any <strong>microwave over 1000 watts requires a 20-amp breaker <\/strong>for safe and optimal operation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1669811250945\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Many Amps Does a 1500 Watt Microwave Use?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A microwave oven with <strong>1500 watts<\/strong> and a <strong>voltage of 120 <\/strong>uses <strong>12.5 amps<\/strong>. You can get this value by dividing the wattage by the voltage.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1669811261637\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Many Amps Does a 1000 Watt Microwave Use?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A microwave oven with<strong> 1000 watts <\/strong>and a <strong>voltage of 120<\/strong> uses <strong>9 amps<\/strong>. You can obtain this value when you divide the wattage by the voltage.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1669811273030\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Many Amps Does a 1200 Watt Microwave Draw?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A microwave oven with <strong>1200 watts<\/strong> with a <strong>voltage of 120 <\/strong>draws <strong>10 amps<\/strong>. Simply divide the wattage by the voltage to get the number of amps.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1669811286298\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Use Many Amps On a Circuit?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Yes, you can.<\/strong> However, if you <strong>load it beyond its capacity,<\/strong> the <strong>fuse may burnout and potentially cause a fire. <\/strong>Therefore, ensure your circuit can <strong>handle the number of amps you wish to load it with.<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered how many amps your microwave uses? 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