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RUNTIME ESTIMATE

How Long Will a 1,200Wh Battery Run a LED lantern?

Efficiency-adjusted planning estimate with load range, duty cycle and surge check.

ESTIMATED RUNTIME
216 hours

Reasonable load range: 108 hours to 540 hours

Calculation

1,200Wh × 90% usable efficiency ÷ (5W × 100% duty cycle) = 216.00 hours.

What can change the result

Actual device wattage, battery age, ambient temperature, inverter standby draw, conversion losses, power-factor behavior and cycling frequency can all reduce or extend runtime.

Check output before connecting

The battery or UPS needs at least 10W continuous capability and about 12W surge capability. Watt-hours alone do not prove compatibility.