Typical wattage range
75-250 W. Use a measured average when the device matters.
Work
Desktop computer Runtime Estimate
Desktop draw varies heavily with CPU/GPU load and monitor count. Gaming PCs can exceed this range.
Planning default
150 W at 100% duty cycle.
Confidence label
estimated. Treat the result as a planning estimate, not a lab measurement.
How to use this scenario
- Start with 150 W if you do not have a watt-meter reading yet.
- Desktop computer is treated as a continuous load, so runtime is sensitive to the real wattage you enter.
- Keep at least a planning reserve because battery age, temperature, output path, and device settings can move the result.
Watch-outs
- The scenario wattage is an estimate. Measure the real load before relying on it for outage, travel, or critical planning.
Sources
- Reliant appliance energy comparison (editorial) - Compares common home device wattage such as LED TV, desktop computer, fan, microwave, and space heater.
- U.S. Department of Energy appliance energy estimation guide (official) - Explains how to calculate energy use from wattage, hours, and nameplate current.