December 3, 2025 - This convenient calculator gives you the estimated runtime for any of our UPS models, showing you the total load in watts and the runtime in minutes.
UPS capacity for how many VA/watts it can handle and how long it will run are completely unrelated. A lot of UPS models in the same line will all use exactly the same battery packs. A typical setup is 2 to 4 7Ah sealed lead acid 12v batteries. If you have a 2-cell battery pack, that's 2*12v*8A == ~170 Watt/hours. Assuming the inverter is 90% efficient, and your 380 watts of power need, expect about a 20 minute runtime. More on reddit.com
r/homelab
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October 21, 2023
Modern UPS calculator?
I got a server, a firewall, 2 routers, 2 switches That's between 100 and 2500W. I thiiiink you will need to be a bit more specific. More seriously - don't calculate or guess. Get a $10 tool and check what's your ACTUAL power draw: http://www.p3international.com/products/p4400.html More on reddit.com
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October 31, 2017
Sizing UPS
They at first wanted to take the ... I was able to get a power calculator from the server manufacturer and come up with more reasonable "maximum power draws" but these are theoretical maximums if the server was pedal to the metal, 100% load, which is really not very ... More on reddit.com
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June 9, 2017
How to calculate runtime on a UPS
It all comes down to energy. Energy is stored in batteries, and used up by devices doing work. The way that energy is transferred is by pushing electrons. Current, measured in amps, is how many electrons are flowing through in a given time. Voltage, measured in volts, is how hard the electrons are being pushed. Power, measured in watts, is the amount of energy transferred in a given time. kilowatt-hours (kWh) is a measure of energy, in more convenient units. So to calculate runtime, you start by measuring the power input into all of your devices. You can get that a couple of different ways. measure the number of kWh used over a time period, and then divide by the number of hours in the time period to get kilowatts. measure the current and multiply by the voltage (power = voltage * current) Once you've got that, you know how fast the energy is draining out of the battery. Now you need to know how much energy is in the battery. According to the specs of the UPS you posted, it has "Battery Volt-Amp-Hour Capacity 845". A volt-amp is the same as a watt (sort of, the difference exsts but isn't important here) so that means the battery has a capacity of 0.845 kilowatt-hours. If the load was 0.845 kilowatts, the battery would last exactly one hour from full charge. If the load is 2.535 kilowatts, the battery will last 20 minutes from full charge. Your power draw in that screenshot is 207.5 volts at 8.6 amps, which is 1.7845 kilowatts. So your battery runtime will be 0.47 hours, or about 28 minutes. There are two caveats for this! The first is that the calculation gives you the theoretical maximum runtime. In reality, it will be less - batteries don't like discharging to zero, and there's always losses in the system. The second is that the calculation is crucially based on that current figure, which will vary from second to second. Device power consumption is never constant, it varies with different computing loads, environmental conditions, which devices are in use and other factors. The most accurate way to get runtime is to measure your total energy consumption over a long period, and then divide by that time period to get an average power consumption. I suspect that the 19 minute runtime remaining is because the UPS is averaging the measured power consumption and that figure is higher than the consumption at the time the screenshot was taken. For your new site calculations, is the site up and running already or do you have to calculate consumption theoretically? More on reddit.com
UPS runtime is determined based on the amount of load supported and the technical characteristics of a specific UPS. Within the UPS Selector tools, runtime is calculated based on the required load provided by the user and the UPS specifications from Schneider Electric.
This calculator helps you find out the amount of time that the UPS will be able to keep the connected equipment running in the event of a power failure.
March 14, 2025 - While the load represents the total equipment the UPS will be tasked with protecting, you also must determine how much time you want that load to stay up and running during a power outage. This will establish the UPS runtime. Every UPS has an internal battery that will supply a limited amount of power if the utility supply isn’t available. However, many UPS models can incorporate additional battery modules to increase runtime by minutes or hours. The battery capacity is measured in AH or Amp-hrs. Many UPS manufacturers offer online UPS calculators and sizing tools that make it easier to match a backup power supply to your needs.
Find the perfect UPS system in two easy steps! Calculate the total power consumption of connected devices then choose a runtime so get your recommendations.
October 29, 2020 - A quick and simple Uninterruptible ... you to calculate the requirements for your UPS is to enter the watts of each device you will be connecting to the UPS in the left hand column and then click on the calculate button....
I know the average amps and watts of my server and NAS. I want to buy a battery backup UPS but I can't figure out how to calculate how long it will last on battery.
The server draws 140W on average and 1.1 amps (let's say 280 to be safe), while the NAS does about 100 (this is way higher than its actual draw, just trying to be safe).
If I want the battery to last 5 minutes, how many VA would that be?
Yeah I tried finding calculators or formulas on Google. There were no calculators I could find and I was not understanding the equations for manual calculation.
Any help would be appreciated!
Edit: u/NoConfidence946 sent me a very helpful chart! Got it figured out :) https://www.apcguard.com/Smart-UPS-Runtime-Chart.asp
You'll need a UPS with enough capacity ... that load for long enough to restore power or safely shut down your systems. Expected growth and redundancy requirements should also be considered. Eaton's UPS Finder is a tool that automates the sizing process, but we'll go through the calculation ...
Use Eaton's UPS Selector tool and Calculator to choose the right UPS, Uninterruptible Power Supply for your needs. Load Calculator, Replacement Battery Tool
December 16, 2019 - Access an interactive graph providing detailed run time information for various load levels and extended runtime battery cabinets for the Liebert PSI5, Liebert GXT5, Liebert ITA2, Liebert EXS UPS systems.
Size a UPS, estimate battery runtime, or calculate battery capacity for any load. Covers lead-acid and lithium, three UPS types, and 20+ preset devices — free, no signup.
UPS runtime is determined based on the amount of load supported and the technical characteristics of a specific UPS. Within the UPS Selector tools, runtime is calculated based on the required load provided by the user and the UPS specifications from Schneider Electric.
June 27, 2024 - A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Calculator is a vital tool designed to help users determine the appropriate UPS size required to support their electronic devices during a power outage.
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