Electric kettle
The electrical power used by an electric kettle to heat water.
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3 kW · power
Power · example
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Electric kettle vs Microwave input: power comparison
The power of an electric kettle is about 2.5 times the power of a microwave input.
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Electric kettle
Power: 3 kW; example.
A chosen 3,000 W input. Power is the rate of energy transfer.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked power is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Microwave input
Power: 1.2 kW; example.
A chosen 1,200 W electrical input. Cooking output can be lower.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked power is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 3 kW
We compare the power of an electric kettle. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A chosen 3,000 W input. Power is the rate of energy transfer.
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| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | Not recorded | example |
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