What size power station for a slow cooker?

It needs a station with at least 265 W of continuous output. At the default 85% efficiency it takes about 1,871 Wh of rated capacity for its typical 6 h a day, and 2,494 Wh for 8 hours of running. 53 of the 54 power stations in the Enough Watts data set can power it. The smallest one that keeps it going for 8 hours of running is the Anker SOLIX F2600 (2,560 Wh).

Updated October 6, 2026

265W
Continuous output
None
Surge to start it
1,871Wh
Capacity for its typical 6 h a day
2,494Wh
Capacity for 8 hours of running
53 of 54
Stations that power it

Watts

Typical figures for this type, from the sources at the foot of this page. Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Running, typical: 265 W
Running, low to high: 155 W to 450 W
Starting: No start surge
Typical use a day: 6 hthe calculator starts from this, and you can change it
Average draw while on: 265 W
Voltage: 120 V

Explained in: Watts vs watt hours, explained and How to read an appliance label for watts.

The math

Worked with the typical figure, as the calculator does it.

Output265 W running, so the station's continuous output must be at least 265 W.
SurgeNo start surge: the running figure covers it.
Average draw265 W: the running watts count for every hour it is on.
A typical day265 W × 6 h = 1,590 Wh a day.
Typical 6 h a day265 W × 6 h = 1,590 Wh usable, ÷ 0.85 = 1,871 Wh of rated capacity.
8 hours of running265 W × 8 h = 2,120 Wh usable, ÷ 0.85 = 2,494 Wh of rated capacity.
On the Anker SOLIX F26002,560 Wh × 0.85 = 2,176 Wh usable, ÷ 265 W = 8.2 h.

Stations that run it

Every power station in the data with this appliance alone plugged in, at 85% efficiency. Type the running watts from your own label and the table works it out again.

Running watts

Typical 265 W, from 155 W to 450 W. Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

53 of 54 power stations run it at 265 W.

Power stations for a slow cooker at 265 W
Power station	Can it power it	Running time	Output	Start surge
Jackery Explorer 240 v2	Runs it	49 min	300 W	600 W
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus	Runs it	55 min	600 W	1,200 W
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2	Runs it	55 min	600 W	not published
Jackery Explorer 300 v2	Runs it	55 min	300 W	600 W
Goal Zero Yeti 300	Runs it	57 min	350 W	600 W
Goal Zero Yeti 500	Runs it	1.6 h	500 W	1,000 W
DJI Power 500	Runs it	1.6 h	1,000 W	not published
Jackery Explorer 600 v2	Runs it	2.1 h	500 W	1,000 W
Goal Zero Yeti 700	Runs it	2.2 h	600 W	1,000 W
BLUETTI Elite 100 mini	Runs it	3.2 h	700 W	1,050 W
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2	Runs it	3.3 h	1,800 W	3,600 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic	Runs it	3.3 h	1,800 W	3,600 W
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2	Runs it	3.3 h	2,000 W	3,000 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3	Runs it	3.3 h	1,800 W	3,600 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus	Runs it	3.3 h	1,800 W	3,600 W
Pecron E1000LFP	Runs it	3.3 h	1,800 W	3,000 W
DJI Power 1000	Runs it	3.3 h	2,200 W	4,400 W
Anker SOLIX C1000	Runs it	3.4 h	1,800 W	2,400 W
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2	Runs it	3.4 h	1,500 W	3,000 W
BLUETTI AC180	Runs it	3.7 h	1,800 W	2,700 W
ALLPOWERS R1500	Runs it	3.7 h	1,800 W	3,000 W
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus	Runs it	4.1 h	2,000 W	4,000 W
Goal Zero Yeti 1500	Runs it	4.8 h	2,000 W	3,600 W
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2	Runs it	4.9 h	2,000 W	4,000 W
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra	Runs it	4.9 h	1,800 W	3,600 W
ALLPOWERS R2500 V2	Runs it	6.2 h	2,500 W	4,000 W
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2	Runs it	6.5 h	2,200 W	4,400 W
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2	Runs it	6.6 h	2,400 W	4,800 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max	Runs it	6.6 h	2,400 W	4,800 W
Pecron E2400LFP	Runs it	6.6 h	2,400 W	4,000 W
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2	Runs it	6.6 h	2,400 W	4,000 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus	Runs it	6.6 h	3,000 W	6,000 W
OUPES Mega 2 Pro	Runs it	6.6 h	2,500 W	not published
DJI Power 2000	Runs it	6.6 h	3,000 W	not published
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2	Runs it	6.7 h	2,600 W	not published
Anker SOLIX F2600	Runs it	8.2 h	2,400 W	2,800 W
BLUETTI Apex 300	Runs it	8.9 h	3,840 W	not published
BLUETTI Elite 300	Runs it	9.7 h	2,400 W	4,800 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra	Runs it	9.9 h	3,600 W	7,200 W
Anker SOLIX F3000	Runs it	9.9 h	3,600 W	7,200 W
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus	Runs it	9.9 h	3,600 W	7,200 W
Pecron E3600LFP	Runs it	9.9 h	3,600 W	7,000 W
ALLPOWERS R3500	Runs it	10.2 h	3,200 W	6,000 W
ALLPOWERS R4000	Runs it	11.1 h	3,600 W	6,000 W
BLUETTI Elite 400	Runs it	12.3 h	2,600 W	5,200 W
Anker SOLIX F3800	Runs it	12.3 h	6,000 W	9,000 W
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus	Runs it	12.3 h	6,000 W	9,000 W
Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000	Runs it	12.8 h	3,600 W	7,200 W
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3	Runs it	13.1 h	4,000 W	8,000 W
OUPES Guardian 6000 V2	Runs it	14.8 h	6,000 W	9,000 W
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus	Runs it	16.2 h	7,200 W	14,400 W
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra	Runs it	19.7 h	7,200 W	10,800 W
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X	Runs it	39.4 h	12,000 W	not published
BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini	Cannot power itNeeds 265 W running at once; this station gives 200 W.	none	200 W	300 W

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What moves the number

The watts on the label belong to the high setting; low and keep warm use less. Bigger pots draw more: 155 W for a small cooker, 265 W for a 6 quart oval and 450 W for a 10 quart one. A day on low uses less than the math here, which counts the high setting.

Questions

How many watts does a slow cooker use?

About 265 W while running, from 155 W to 450 W across the models in our sources. Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Can a portable power station run a slow cooker?

Yes. 53 of the 54 power stations in the Enough Watts data set can power it on its own. It takes at least 265 W of continuous output.

How long will a power station run a slow cooker?

It depends on the battery. At 85% efficiency the smallest station that powers it, the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 (256 Wh), gives about 49 min. The largest, the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X (12,288 Wh), gives about 39.4 h.

Does a slow cooker need extra watts to start?

No. It has no motor or compressor, so it draws about its running watts from the moment it is switched on. The check that matters is a continuous output of at least 265 W, and a heating element draws close to that figure whenever it is on.

Setups that include it

A tailgate

Sources

Researched from these pages, then checked against them a second time. The check corrected at least one figure.

Hamilton Beach Use and Care Guide, models 331xx to 336xx slow cookers maker manual, checked October 6, 2026
Generator Wattage Worksheet (Generac, K182637) generator maker guide, checked October 6, 2026
Hamilton Beach 6 Quart Oval Slow Cooker - 33665G maker product page, checked October 6, 2026
Hamilton Beach 10 Quart Slow Cooker - 33190FG maker product page, checked October 6, 2026

We read published figures and do the math; we do not measure appliances. The methodology states every formula on this page. Capacities are rated watt hours: 1,000 Wh rated gives 850 Wh usable at the default.