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Energy consumption numbers (Wh) every household should know

Wh numbers to know

Note that the numbers are approximate and are meant to be used for relative time based comparisons.

Smartphone ...................................................... 2Wh
LED light bulb .................................................. 8Wh
Laptop (Macbook Pro) ............................................ 30Wh
Incandescent light bulb ......................................... 60Wh
Desktop PC (incl. peripherals) .................................. 100Wh
Human Body (at 2500 calories per day) ........................... 130Wh 
TV (50" LCD) .................................................... 150Wh
Fridge & freezer ................................................ 150Wh
Washing Machine ................................................. 700Wh
Window AC (10,000 BTU) .......................................... 900Wh
Hair dryer ...................................................... 1,200Wh
Average Usage Per US Household .................................. 1,250Wh
Dishwasher ...................................................... 1,800Wh
Train ........................................................... 2,000Wh
Maximum Wh per plug ............................................. 1,800Wh
Oven ............................................................ 2,500Wh
Clothes Dryer ................................................... 3,000Wh = 3kWh
Electric Vehicle @ 50miles/hour or 80km / hour .................. 12,000Wh = 12kWh
Gas Car  @ 50miles/hour or 80km / hour .......................... 60,000Wh = 60kWh
Cruise Ship @ 30miles/hour or 50km / hour ....................... 70,0000Wh = 70kWh
Airplane per passenger @ 520miles/hour or 840km / hour .......... 220,000Wh = 220kWh

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