Ensuring you select the correct voltage converter for your device / appliance is very important. In order for us to make this easier for our customers we’ve developed a voltage converter calculator which takes information provided by you and returns the recommended voltage converter. If you don’t feel the returned result is correct or are still have doubts there is an option at the last step to contact an engineer with the information you’ve supplied and one of our team will respond and assist you further with your voltage converter needs.

You can also see our handy guide table at the bottom of the page with many USA devices makes and models and the common stepdowns recommended.

Voltage Converter Selector

Voltage Converter Selector

  • Voltage
  • Amps or Watts?
  • Calculator
    • Results

    Still Not sure which voltage converter you will need? See our detailed guide table at the bottom of this page

    You may also  contact us with your reply to above questions & we will advise the unit that is required.

    Note: Always look at the INPUT POWER rating – often underneath the bottom of your product on a spec label.

    • USA Equipment is identified as 110v, 115v , 120v  (requires a USA stepdown)    
    • Japan 100V (requires a Japan stepdown ) or 110V  
    • European 220v (requires a Euro stepdown)
    • All Amplifiers and high end Audio equipment should use an Isolated stepdowns to ensure best audio operation.

    Wattage – you need to check the Input Power Rating label on their Product  for the Watts (W) or the Amps (A) figures.If you see the HP (horse power) for a motor multiply it be 746 for watts then add 25% for motor. See here for answers to other common questions.

    If you can’t find the power details in the manual the most accurate way is to look at the spec label under your USA appliance to identify the Input Watts or Amps:

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    Please check these important 5 questions before purchasing your voltage converter:

    Select from our Step downs transformers based on how many watts your device uses. 

    Choose the transformer rated above your devices watts usage.

    E.g: Playstation 3 uses 380 Watts so you need the 500 watt rated stepdown transformer.

    If a motor is included then you should select a stepdown rating approx 25% higher than your motor as a buffer.  

    Motors have a higher power use on the stepdowns and startup currents which need to be allowed for.

    Most motors have a rating plate on them with their Power and Amperage rating.

    If so, how critical is this timing device?The Transformer cannot change the Frequency. It is 50Hz

    If a timing device is included the speed of the device may change due to the frequency change, 60Hz to 50Hz (eg old clocks, motors / fans/microwaves ) Most modern electronic devices should not be affected. Read more about frequency

    Calculated as Watts = Amps x 110Volts  (eg 5 A x 110 V = 550 watts)

    Check total watts of all devices this must be less than the VA (Watt) rating of the stepdown & get a US Powerboard. 

    Product Guide

    The following is a general guide to products and their power requirements and which voltage converter is needed.

    Products Stepdown Transformer commonly needed
    NES: 9 watts
    Super NES: 10 watts
    Nintendo 64: 19 watts
    GameCube: 39 watts
    Nintendo Wii: 45 watts
    PlayStation 3 Slim: 96 watts

    Clock radio 4 watts

    100w stepdown
    Desktop PC 380-600watts
    PlayStation 3: 200-380 watts

    Playstation 4 2.1A, or 252W maximum.

    Xbox 360 Elite (2007): 185 watts
    Xbox 360: 187 watts
    XBOX 360 – 160 watts
    Average PC: 118 watts
    DirecTV HR20 DVR: 33 watts
    Average plasma: 301 watts
    Average LCD (standard): 111 watts
    Average LCD (LED): 101 watts
    50-56″ Plasma television 191-474 watts
    50-56″ LCD television 210-322 watts
    50-56″ DLP television 150-206 watts
    42″ Plasma television 188-464 watts
    42″ LCD television 91-236 watts
    32″ LCD television 98-156 watts
    19″ CRT television 55-90 watts

    300- 500w stepdown
    Brother Sewing Machines100w Stepdown
    Small electronics  ipods/mobiles etc 50-250watts100w stepdown
    Amplifiers  / Home theatre systems500-1000w stepdown
    Hair Straightners1000 – 1500w
    Hair Dryers1500- 2000W
    Drills – Makita , Dewalt 300 w stepdown (because faster charger draws alot of current)

    Nutribullet Pro 900 Series 900W motor 

    Nutri Bullet NBR-12 600-Watt motor

    Nutri Ninja BL480 1000w

    1500w stepdown

    1000w stepdown

    1500w stepdowm

    Laptops and PCs 200-500W500 w stepdown

    Cuisinart PowerEdge 1000 Watt Blender. CBT-100

     

     1500w stepdown

     

    KitchenAid Mixers:

    All Artisans series use the 500w stepdown transformer

     

     

     

     

     

    Most of the professional series need 1000w stepdown transformer

     

    New Kitchen aid 7 Quart Stand Mixer  series

    KSM7990WH   1.3 hp motor (Max 1212) watts

    7 Series Quart Mixers need the 1500w stepdown

    KitchenAid Food Processors:

    KFPM770 KFPM750 KFP0711 KFP1333ER KFPW760OB  KFP0922CU

    KSM7990WH  has a 1.3 hp DC motor = 969w + 25% for motor = 1212 watt max – needs 1500w stepdown

     1000w stepdown transformer

    1500w stepdown

    4-slot Toaster 1440 watts1500w stepdown
    Jiffy Steam mops 2000JSteamers 1500W+(1300w)1500- 2000W stepdown

    Vacuums ~1500 -2000 wattsDyson:

    The Dyson DC39 Allergy uses 11amps – can use 1500w stepdown.

    Most other Dyson models consume about 12amps

    12 x 110 = 1320 + 25% (motor startup) = max  1650 watts best use the 2000w stepdown

    2000w stepdown needed for models :

    DC 41 Animal Complete   DC 41 Animal  DC 40 Multi floor  DC 33 Multi floor
    DC 28 Animal  DC 25 Multi Floor  DC 24 Animal 12 Amps   DC 24 Multi Floor

    2000 W stepdown
    Expresso Maker 900- 1400 watts1000- 1500w stepdown

    VitaMix Blenders

    All have powerful motors need to add 25% to watts to account for startup surge
    Vitamix 5200  11.5 ampsx 110 + 25%  = max 1581 watts

    Vitamix 500 Blender Specs: 120Volts, 60HZ, 11.5 Amps = max 1581 watts

    VitaMix Pro 750 Specs: 120Volts, 60HZ, 12 Amps = max 1718 watts

    Vitamix 7500 :  1,440-watt, 2.2 hp

    Pro 300 120Volts, 60HZ, 12 Amps   = max 1718 watts

    Vita-Mix® Professional CIA Series & Pro 200 Blenders 120Volts, 60HZ, 11.5 Amps (~1400 Watts)

    Vita Prep 3 new models

    (although it says 12.5 amp Not true max power! 3HP motor   3 x 746w = 2238w

    2000W Stepdown 

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2400W stepdown

    Artograph Super Prism Projectors ( 2 bulbs)Artograph Prism1000W stepdown
    Most treadmills  (up to 15 amps)over 15 amps2000w stepdown 2400w stepdown

    Power tools

    Drop saw /circular saws

     

    1500- 2000W stepdown