Microwave Wattage Converter
Convert cooking times between different microwave wattages and power levels
Microwave Time Converter
Food Label Information
Wattage specified on food packaging
Total time: 5 minutes at 1000W
Your Microwave
Check your microwave's label or manual
Effective power: 800W
Results
Adjusted Cooking Time
Similar Power Range
Your microwave wattage is close to the recipe recommendation.
Time Conversion Chart
Quick reference for converting from 1000W to 800W:
How It Works
Time Conversion Formula
Energy Conservation
Power Level Adjustment
Common Microwave Wattages
Microwave Cooking Tips
Power Level
Use 70-80% power for even heating of dense foods
Stirring
Stir or rearrange food halfway through cooking
Standing Time
Let food stand 1-2 minutes after cooking
Temperature Check
Use food thermometer for thick foods
Moisture
Cover foods to retain moisture
Find Your Microwave Wattage
Check the label inside the door or on the back
Look in the user manual or documentation
Search the model number online
Use our "Find Wattage" calculator mode
Understanding Microwave Wattage
How Microwaves Work
- •Electromagnetic Waves: Microwaves emit EM waves at ~2.45 GHz frequency
- •Dipolar Polarization: Water molecules rotate and create friction heat
- •Power Rating: Higher wattage = more energy transmitted per second
- •Hot/Cold Spots: EM wave interference creates uneven heating
Why Wattage Matters
- •Cooking Speed: Higher wattage cooks food faster
- •Energy Delivery: More watts = more energy per second
- •Recipe Accuracy: Following package instructions requires wattage matching
- •Food Safety: Proper cooking time ensures safe internal temperatures
Microwave Categories
Compact
600-700W
Small countertop units
Standard
800-1000W
Most common household size
Large
1100-1200W
Family-size units
Commercial
1300W+
Restaurant/industrial