Hardware tool

UPS Runtime Calculator

Estimate backup runtime from battery capacity, voltage, load, efficiency, and safe discharge.

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Result
Nominal battery energy
216 Wh
Usable AC energy
119.3 Wh
Estimated runtime
39.8 minutes
Estimated runtime
0.66 hours
Load at battery
211.8 W

Real UPS runtime is nonlinear and depends on battery age, discharge rate, temperature, inverter overhead, topology, and manufacturer cutoffs.

How to use this UPS runtime calculator

  1. Enter the rated capacity or power, expected load, losses, and safety allowance from the equipment labels or plan.
  2. Review the calculated totals, units, and assumptions. Check the inputs and units before relying on the result.
  3. Change one input at a time to compare another case, then copy or save the result you plan to use.

About this UPS runtime calculator

UPS Runtime Calculator helps you estimate backup runtime from battery capacity, voltage, load, efficiency, and safe discharge. The input and result appear together for easy comparison.

You can also use it to compare results after changing one input.

Example

Enter battery voltage and capacity with a 300-watt load, then account for usable capacity and efficiency for a more realistic runtime estimate.

Common uses

  • estimate backup runtime from battery capacity, voltage, load, efficiency, and safe discharge
  • compare results after changing one input
  • save an estimate for planning or comparison