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.
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)  Â
- Japan 100V (requires a Japan stepdown ) or 110V Â
- 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.Â
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. Â
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.Â
Product Guide
The following is a general guide to products and their power requirements and which voltage converter is needed.
| Products | Â 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:Â 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 | 300- 500w stepdown |
| Brother Sewing Machines | 100w Stepdown |
| Small electronics ipods/mobiles etc 50-250watts | 100w stepdown |
| Amplifiers / Home theatre systems | 500-1000w stepdown |
| Hair Straightners | 1000 – 1500w |
| Hair Dryers | 1500- 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 200-500W | 500 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 KFPM750Â KFP0711 KFP1333ER KFPW760OB Â KFP0922CU KSM7990WH Â has a 1.3 hp DC motor = 969w + 25% for motor = 1212 watt max –Â needs 1500w stepdown | Â 1000w stepdown transformer 1500w stepdown |
| 4-slot Toaster 1440 watts | 1500w 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 | 2000 W stepdown |
| Expresso Maker 900- 1400 watts | 1000- 1500w stepdown |
VitaMix Blenders All have powerful motors need to add 25% to watts to account for startup surge 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 Prism | 1000W stepdown |
| Most treadmills (up to 15 amps)over 15 amps | 2000w stepdown 2400w stepdown |
Power tools Drop saw /circular saws  | 1500- 2000W stepdown |
