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Find answers to your questions
- Introduction
- Step 1: Why do I need to convert?
- Step 2: Where is the Power Label?
- Step 3: Is my device single voltage or dual voltage?
- Step 4: What Kind of Plug Adapter / Travel Adapter Do I Need?
- Step 5: How Do I Choose a Voltage Converter?
- Step 6: Do I Need a Step Up or Step Down Converter? How to Get From 110 to 220 and From 220 to 110
- Step 7: Electric or Electronic?
- Step 8: Learn more about our PowerSpark voltage converters
- Step 9: Glossary of Helpful Voltage Terms
- Step 10: Voltage by Region
- Gadget Guide
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Voltage / Wattage / Plugs FAQs
- Will my electrical and electronic appliances work in a different country?
- What is voltage?
- What does voltage converter/ voltage transformer mean?
- What is the difference between AC/DC adapter?
- What is the difference between a voltage converter and a voltage regulator?
- Do voltage converters convert the cycle (Hz)?
- What does step-up / down voltage transformer mean?
- How do I choose the right voltage converter?
- What kind of voltage converter do I need for a TV or monitor?
- Can I connect several appliances to the same voltage transformer?
- Does the appliance plug shape make the difference?
- Can I connect my UK / AS / Indian plugged appliance to your Diamond Series voltage converter models?
- Do I need a voltage converter / transformer?
- I will be moving to the XXX next month
How do I choose the right voltage converter?
On the back of your appliance you will find a label that describes the power requirements. This may also be in the appliance manual. The label should include the Wattage (W) or the Amperage (A) of the appliance. Take note of the Wattage (W) or the Amperage (A).
If the label does not specify the wattage, but you know the Amperage (A), you can calculate it using the following formula: Amps (A) * voltage (V) = Watts
Example:
5 Amps * 220 volt = 1100 watts
6 Amps * 110 volt = 660 watts
To be safe we recommend that you pick a voltage converter with three times the Wattage (W) or the Amperage (A) of the appliance. Check out our voltage converter appliance guide for recommendations on which converter to purchase.
Updated on 04 Jan 2025
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