Independent inverter and UPS tool

Inverter & UPS Battery Backup, Load and Recharge-Time Planner

Enter actual appliance loads and battery details to estimate backup and recharge time without hidden capacity assumptions.

Step 1

Enter load and battery details

Actual loads
V
Ah
%
%
A
%
%

For lead-acid, use datasheet values.

hours
Battery age and temperature context
months
°C

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Step 2

Planning estimate

Add loads and battery details to see the estimate.

How the calculation works

Actual load is watts × quantity. Battery-side power includes inverter efficiency. Usable energy uses voltage × Ah × entered discharge depth. Lead-acid runtime applies entered Peukert inputs. Recharge time uses discharged Ah, charger current, efficiency and final-stage allowance.

Important limits

This planner does not check inverter VA rating, starting surge, compatibility, cable size or protective devices. Confirm those separately.

SourceVictron Energy — battery capacity and Peukert exponent

Use this planner to estimate inverter or UPS battery backup, connected load and recharge time using battery voltage, capacity, efficiency and charger current. Enter values for the actual battery, inverter or UPS, charger and loads you are evaluating.

What to enter

Confirm the battery voltage and capacity, connected load, efficiency and charger current requested by the planner. Check the units and use manufacturer data where available. The template controls the actual fields and calculations; this supporting copy does not replace its labels, formulas or result logic.

How to read the estimate

Review backup time, connected-load suitability and recharge time together. Treat each result as a planning estimate. Real performance can differ with battery condition, discharge behaviour, inverter or UPS limits, charger operation and load changes; an estimate is not a runtime guarantee.

Before selecting or connecting equipment

Verify battery, inverter or UPS and charger specifications, voltage compatibility, load limits and manufacturer instructions. Have a qualified electrical professional check the final battery arrangement, cable, protection, ventilation and installation before purchase or connection.