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Coffeemaker Size and Watts Usage

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Coffeemaker size and watts usage vary from one brand to another. Usually, the average coffee maker consumes between 500 watts to 1600+ watts of electricity. Their power need is often higher than regular electrical devices due to the quantity of heating required to prepare a hot coffee. It’s why most people prefer coffee pots. Coffee maker power usage could quickly add up to a significant amount if it’s not properly monitored and planned.

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If your daily brew is high, the energy consumption would cost much more than you’re ready to commit to, not even considering the electricity required to keep your coffee warm.

No one can undermine the value of hot coffee in our everyday life and corporate world. However, there’s a need to keep an eye on the electricity usage required to prepare coffee, even if you use small or larger models of the coffee maker.

This article review some popular models of electric Coffeemaker size and watts usage. You’ll also find answers to common questions about coffee makers.

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Coffeemaker Size Table of Contents

Expresso Coffeemaker Size And Watts Usage

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Volume (Oz)Height (In/cm)Width (In/cm)Base Length (In/cm)Wattage (watts)
30 – 35 fl oz10 – 12 in   25.4 – 30.5 cm8 in   20.3 cm12 in   30.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
36 – 40 fl oz10 – 12 in   25.4 – 30.5 cm8 – 10 in   20.3 – 25.4 cm12 – 14 in   30.5 – 35.6 cm1100 – 1600 W
41 – 45 fl oz12 – 14 in   30.5 – 35.6 cm10 – 12 in   25.4 – 30.5 cm12 – 14 in   30.5 – 35.6 cm1100 – 1600 W
46 – 50 fl oz13 – 15 in   33.1 – 38.1 cm10 – 12 in   25.4 – 30.5 cm12 – 14 in   30.5 – 35.6 cm1100 – 1600 W
51 – 55 fl oz13 – 15 in   33.1 – 38.1 cm12 in   30.5 cm12 – 14 in   30.5 – 35.6 cm1100 – 1600 W
56 – 60 fl oz13 – 15 in   33.1 – 38.1 cm13 in   33.1 cm12 – 14 in   30.5 – 35.6 cm1100 – 1600 W
61 – 65 fl oz15 in   38.10 cm13 in   33.02 cm12 – 15 in   30.48 – 38.10 cm1100 – 1600 W
66 – 70 fl oz13 – 16 in   33.02 – 40.64 cm13 – 15 in   33.02 – 38.10 cm15 in   38.10 cm1100 – 1600 W
71 – 75 fl oz14 – 15 in   35.56 – 38.10 cm13 – 15 in   33.02 – 38.10 cm15 in   38.10 cm1100 – 1600 W
76 – 80 fl oz15 in   38.10 cm13 – 15 in   33.02 – 38.10 cm16 in   40.64 cm1100 – 1600 W

Moka Pot Coffeemaker Size And Watts Usage

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Volume (Oz)CupHeight (in/cm)Base diameter (in/cm)Wattage (W)
2 – 3 fl oz1 cup5.9 – 6.1 in   15 – 15.5 cm2.4 – 2.6 in   6 – 6.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
4 – 5 fl oz2 cup6.3 – 6.5 in   16 – 16.5 cm2.8 – 3.0 in   7 – 7.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
6 – 7 fl oz3 cup6.7 – 6.9 in   17 – 17.5 cm3.2 – 3.5 in   8 – 8.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
8 – 9 fl oz4 cup7.1 – 7.3 in   18 – 18.5 cm3.5 – 3.7 in   9 – 9.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
10 – 11 fl oz5 – 6 cup7.5 – 7.7 in   19 – 19.5 cm3.9 – 4.1 in   10 – 10.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
11 – 12 fl oz7 cup7.9 – 8.1 in   20 – 20.5 cm4.3 – 4.5 in   11 – 11.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
13 – 14 fl oz8 cup8.3 – 8.5 in   21 – 21.5 cm4.7 – 4.9 in   12 – 12.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
15 – 16 fl oz9 cup8.7 – 8.9 in   22 – 22.5 cm5.1 – 5.3 in   13 – 13.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
17 – 18 fl oz9 – 10 cup9.1 – 9.3 in   23– 23.5 cm5.5 – 5.7 in   14 -14.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
19 – 20 fl oz10 – 11 cup9.5 – 9.7 in   24 – 24.5 cm5.9 – 6.1 in   15 – 15.5 cm1100 – 1600 W
20+ fl oz12+ cup9.8 – 10.0 in   21 – 21.5 cm6.3 – 6.5 in   16 – 16.5 cm1100 – 1600 W

Drip Coffeemaker Size And Watts Usage

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CupsHeight (in/cm)Width (in/cm)Length (in/cm)Wattage (W)
8 cups12 in   30.5 cm8 in   20.3 cm10 in   25.4 cm650 – 1200 W  
9 cups13 in   33.1 cm9 in   9 cm12 in   30.5 cm650 – 1200 W
10 cups14 in   35.6 cm10 in   25.4 cm13 in   33.1 cm650 – 1200 W
11 cups15 in   38.1 cm11 in   27.9 cm13 in   33.1 cm650 – 1200 W
12 cup16 in   40.6 cm12 in   30.5 cm14 in   35.6 cm650 – 1200 W
14 cup17 in   43.2 cm13 in   33.1 cm15 in   38.1 cm650 – 1200 W
16 cup18 in   45.7 cm14 in   35.6 cm15 in   38.1 cm650 – 1200 W

Percolator Coffeemaker Size And Watts Usage

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Volume (L)CupLength (in/cm)Width (in/cm)Height (in/cm)Wattage (in/cm)
0.4 L4 -6 cup7 – 8 in 17.8 – 20.3 cm7 – 8 in 17.8 – 20.3 cm8 – 9 in   20.3 – 22.9 cm1150 – 1500 W
0.6 L6 cup8 – 9 in   20.3 – 22.9 cm8 – 9 in   20.3 – 22.9 cm9 – 10 in   22.9 – 25.4 cm1150 – 1500 W
0.8 L8 cup9 – 10 in   22.9 – 25.4 cm9 – 10 in   22.9 – 25.4 cm10 – 11 in   25.4 – 27.9 cm1150 – 1500 W
1 L10 cup10 – 11 in   25.4 – 27.9 cm10 – 11 in   25.4 – 27.9 cm11 – 12 in   27.9 – 30.5 cm1150 – 1500 W
1.2 L12 cup11 – 12 in   27.9 – 30.5 cm11 – 12 in   27.9 – 30.5 cm12 – 13 in   30.5 – 33.1 cm1150 – 1500 W
1.4 L14 cup12 – 13 in 30.5 – 33.1 cm12 – 13 in   30.5 – 33.1 cm13 – 14 in   33.1 – 35.6 cm1150 – 1500 W
1.6 L16 cup13 – 14 in   33.1 – 35.6 cm13 – 14 in   33.1 – 35.6 cm14 – 15 in   35.6 – 38.1 cm1150 – 1500 W
1.8 L18 cup14 – 15 in 35.6 – 38.1 cm14 – 15 in   35.6 – 38.1 cm15 – 16 in   38.1 – 40.6 cm1150 – 1500 W
2+ L20 cup15 – 16 in   38.1 – 40.6 cm15 – 16 in   38.1 – 40.6 cm16 – 17 in   40.6 – 43.2 cm1150 – 1500 W

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Frequently Asked Questions

How big is a standard coffee maker?

30 oz – 80 oz, 0.4L – 2L, 2 Cup – 20+ Cup, etc. The size of electric coffee makers differs from one brand to another. It’s often measured in Cups and the size of single-serve brewers differs from the commercial coffee makers (espresso coffee makers). 

The standard coffee maker can fall within 5 cups – 10 cups or any of the sizes outlined above. It’s up to the buyer to decide what size is needed. Heavy coffee drinkers may want something much larger than a single-serve coffee machine.

However, it’s best to remember that the larger the electric coffee makers, the more electricity per hour it consumes. Coffee maker power usage often increases with their sizes.

Is a 12-cup coffee maker actually 12 cups?

Not Always. The cup of coffee machine is different from a cup of coffee. Cup is a unit of measurement in the United States. It is commonly used in measuring food items. Most coffeemaker measurements come in a cup or fl oz (fluid oz). This measurement is not equivalent to every size of the cup in homes or offices.

A cup is equal to 16 tablespoons, ½ pint, ¼ quart, or 8 fluid ounces or 237 ml. The number of actual cups of coffee you’ll get from a coffeemaker depends on the size of the cup used. If the volume of the cup used is equal to 237 ml, then you’ll get exactly twelve cups. Otherwise, you’ll get more or less, depending on the size of the cup.

How many Oz are 8 cups on the coffee maker?

64 oz. Since there are 8 fluid ounces in a cup (united state cup), 8 Cup measurement of the coffeemaker would equal 64 fl oz. That is, you multiply the 8 Cups by 8 fluid ounces it contains.

How many watts is good for a coffee maker?

Most types of coffee makers require anywhere from 650 watts – 1600+ watts of power to function properly. The power requirement of most types of coffee machines is determined by the type of boiler it uses.

Thermo boilers consume up to 1600 watts while a single boiler uses less. Thermoblock uses a relatively average boiler of 1200.  The watts of power required for the coffeemaker depends on the brand.

Will a 1500-watt inverter run a coffee maker?

Yes. An average drip machine runs from 650 watts to 1200 watts, depending on the brand. Coffeemakers operate like any other electronic device at home. The kWh of energy expended depends on the frequency of use.

A 1500-watt inverter would provide enough electrical power to operate most types of coffee machines. There are Single-serve coffee makers that consume less than 200 watts of electricity. Coffee makers like automatic espresso machines may require a 1000-watt inverter and above.

However, industry-size coffee machines may require larger inverters. There is a coffeemaker that runs as high as 1500 watts or 1600+ watts. These ones may be slightly above the capability of your inverter. It’s best to use an inverter that is 350 watts – 500 watts higher than the power requirement of the coffeemaker. It helps prevent overwork of your inverter.

How many watts does a 2-cup coffee maker use?

2 cup coffee maker uses anywhere between 500 Watts and 1500+ Watts of electricity. They are mostly single-cup coffee makers that require lesser watts of electricity to function.

What coffee maker uses the least watts?

Drip coffee makers and Moka pots have the lowest energy requirements of all the common types of coffeemakers.

Conclusion

An average coffee maker consumes between 650 watts of energy to 1600 watts. The amount of energy it consumes depends on the volume of hot water you need to make the coffee and how many cups of coffee you hope to get from it. There are single-serve coffee makers that consume lesser power, even as low as 150 W. 

If you have any questions about coffee maker sizes or their energy consumption, leave them n the comment below and remember to share the article and help others learn from the information.

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