A typical blender uses about 300-1,000 watts, around 700 W typical, while high-performance blenders like a Vitamix 5200 (11.5 A) can draw about 1,400 W. The motor briefly surges at startup.
- Running watts
- 700 WTypical; 300–1,500 W across models
- Starting watts
- 1,000 WMotor start surge is brief; Champion lists 500 W running / 700 W…
- Per day
- 0.04 kWh0.05 h of use
- Current
- 5.8 AAt 120 V while running
Figures checked against DOE, ENERGY STAR and manufacturer data on . Your model's label is the final word.
Watts by model and setting
Most blender models draw between 300 and 1,500 W while running; a typical one draws about 700 W. About 3 minutes a day at 700 W = 0.035 kWh.
- Motor size: personal blenders are a few hundred watts; high-performance blenders 1,000-1,500 W
- Load: thick, frozen mixtures make the motor work harder
- Speed setting
Running a blender on a generator or power station
- Generator: at least 700 running watts and 1,700 starting watts (running plus the 1,000 W start surge, the cautious way to size it). Check both numbers on the spec sheet. A generator rated 2,000 W or more covers it with room to spare.
- Power station: continuous output of at least 700 W and a surge rating that covers about 1,000 W. Pure sine wave output is the safe choice for motors and electronics.
| Power station capacity | Estimated runtime |
|---|---|
| 500 Wh | 0.6 h |
| 1,000 Wh | 1.2 h |
| 2,000 Wh | 2.4 h |
| 3,000 Wh | 3.6 h |
Based on 700 W average draw and 85% usable capacity.
- Leave headroom for the motor's starting surge, especially with high-power blenders
- Pure sine wave output is recommended for motors and electronic speed controls
- Run time is short, so battery use is tiny
- Run a gas generator outdoors only, at least 20 feet from doors, windows and vents; carbon monoxide from generators kills. Connect appliances with heavy-duty extension cords or a professionally installed transfer switch, never by backfeeding.
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Questions people ask
Can a power station run a Vitamix?
A Vitamix 5200 is rated 11.5 A at 120 V (about 1,400 W), so use a power station with at least 1,500 W continuous and a higher surge rating.
How much electricity does a blender use?
Very little overall: a few minutes a day is a few hundredths of a kWh.