⚡ Power Anywhere: How to Calculate Your Portable Power Station Run Time

Ever wondered how long your devices can last on a power station—whether you’re camping in the wild, running an event, or just making sure your Wi-Fi stays on at home during a blackout? The answer lies in a simple calculation.

At Goritta, we want you to have the freedom to use power without worry. Here’s how you can plan your energy use smartly.

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🔢 The Formula

1. Find Device Power (W):
   $W=V(Volts)\times A(Amps)$

2. Run Time (Hours):
   $RunTime=PowerStationCapacity(Wh)÷DevicePower(W)$

👉 Example: A 1,000Wh power station powering a 100W device will run for:
$1000÷100=10hours$

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🏕️ Camping Scenario

You’re camping with a 300Wh portable power station and want to run a 50W mini fridge overnight.

• Run Time = 300Wh ÷ 50W = 6 hours
  Enough to keep your food and drinks fresh until morning.

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🏠 At Home

Power Outage Backup
You want to run your Wi-Fi router (20W) and LED lights (10W) on a 500Wh station.

• Total Power = 30W

• Run Time = 500Wh ÷ 30W ≈ 16 hours

Off-Grid Living Solution
Daily essentials:

• Mini fridge (60W × 24h = 1,440Wh)

• LED lights (30W × 5h = 150Wh)

• Router (20W × 24h = 480Wh)

Total ≈ 1,920Wh per day
With a 2,000Wh solar-charged station, you can live light and steady off-grid.

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🛠️ Construction Site

Using a 2,000Wh power station to run a circular saw (1,200W):

• Run Time = 2000Wh ÷ 1200W ≈ 1.6 hours
  Great for short cutting jobs without the hassle of fuel or noisy gensets.

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🎶 Events

Setup includes:

• PA system (200W)

• LED lighting (150W)

• Coffee machine (800W)

Total = 1,150W
With a 6,000Wh power station:

• Run Time = 6000Wh ÷ 1150W ≈ 5.2 hours
  Perfect for small to mid-sized outdoor events without messy cabling.

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☕ Coffee Machine Spotlight

Coffee machines are power-hungry but don’t run continuously.

• Machine power: 800W

• Station: 6,000Wh

Continuous use: 6000 ÷ 800 = 7.5 hours
One brew cycle (10 min): 800 × 0.17h ≈ 136Wh
Cups per charge: 6000 ÷ 136 ≈ 44 cups

That’s nearly 45 cups of coffee—enough to keep your event buzzing with energy.

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💨 Life Support Device Backup

For a CPAP machine (40W) on a 600Wh power station:

• Run Time = 600Wh ÷ 40W = 15 hours
  Essential peace of mind during emergencies.

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Why This Matters

Whether you’re camping, working, entertaining, or safeguarding health, knowing how to calculate run time means no surprises. You’ll know exactly how long your power lasts—and plan your adventure or backup with confidence.

At Goritta, our mission is simple: power your desire to connect, wherever you are.

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