Your inputs

Use running watts, not brief surge or startup peaks.

Planning fraction only — not a manufacturer depth-of-discharge guarantee.

Calculation breakdown

Estimated runtime at continuous load

5 hr 24 min

Nameplate battery capacity
1,200 Wh

100 Ah × 12 V

Usable fraction applied
90%

Planning assumption — do not treat as manufacturer depth-of-discharge guarantee.

Usable energy available
1,080 Wh

1,200 Wh × 90%

Continuous load
200 W
Estimated runtime
5 hr 24 min

1,080 Wh ÷ 200 W

Catalog products near this estimate

Recommendations are generated from published specifications in the product catalog. No products are hard-coded — suitability is computed at runtime from listed capacity values.

Power Queen 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery Group 24, Lithium Deep Cycles Battery, Built-in 100A BMS, Up to 15000 Deep Cycles, Perfect for RV, Marine, Off-Grid Cabin

Meets estimate

Catalog lists 1,280 Wh versus your entered 1,200 Wh.

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LiTime 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery BCI Group 31 Lithium Battery Built-in 100A BMS, Up to 15000 Deep Cycles, Perfect for RV, Marine, Home Energy Storage

Meets estimate

Catalog lists 1,200 Wh versus your entered 1,200 Wh.

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Battery runtime FAQ

How do I calculate battery runtime?

Enter battery capacity in amp-hours (Ah) and nominal voltage, or derive watt-hours as Ah × V. The calculator applies your usable capacity fraction, then divides usable watt-hours by continuous load watts. Runtime (hours) = (capacity Wh × usable fraction) ÷ load W.

How long will a 12V 100Ah battery run a load?

At 12 V nominal, 100 Ah equals 1,200 Wh nameplate. With the default 90% usable fraction, that yields 1,080 Wh usable. A continuous 200 W load would run about 5.4 hours (1,080 ÷ 200). Enter your own Ah, voltage, load, and usable fraction for your build.

Does inverter efficiency affect runtime?

This calculator uses the continuous load watts you enter. It does not apply a separate inverter efficiency factor. If you are sizing from AC appliance ratings, include conversion losses in your load estimate or use a lower usable capacity fraction to reflect real-world reserve.

Can I calculate runtime for multiple appliances?

The form accepts one continuous load at a time. Add running watts for appliances that operate simultaneously, or run separate calculations for different load scenarios. Surge or startup peaks are not modeled — use running watts, not brief peak ratings.