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Capacity499 Wh
AC output500 W
Surge1,000 W
ChemistryLiFePO4
ConfidenceVerified
Source regionglobal/general
Checked2026-06-24
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| Battery capacity | 499 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| AC output | 500 W |
| Surge output | 1,000 W |
| DC output | 182 W |
| USB-C output | 100 W |
| Solar input | 200 W |
| Weight | 7.3 kg |
| Confidence | Verified |
| Lifecycle status | Unknown |
| Source region | global/general |
| Last verified | 2026-06-24 |
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Runtime Starting Points
These are formula estimates using the tracked capacity, a 10% reserve, and each scenario's default wattage and duty cycle. They are planning starters, not measured runtimes.
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| Scenario | Default load | Estimate | Scenario confidence | Station page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-size refrigerator | 500 W at 33% | 2h 19m | Estimated | Open estimate |
| CPAP without heated humidifier | 40 W at 100% | 9h 33m | Estimated | Open estimate |
| Starlink Mini | 32 W at 100% | 12h 38m | Estimated | Open estimate |
| Wi-Fi router | 12 W at 100% | 1d 8h | Estimated | Open estimate |
| LED TV | 100 W at 100% | 3h 49m | Estimated | Open estimate |
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Battery capacity (Wh): 499 WhContinuous output rating (W): 500 WSurge output rating (W): 1000 W
Estimated runtime6h 22m3h 59m – 7h 54mEstimated runtime: 6h 22m, 3h 59m – 7h 54m
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Estimated runtime
6h 22mEstimated runtime: 6h 22mThis setup may cover a partial outage or single overnight session. Add capacity for more margin.
Conservative3h 59m
Estimated6h 22m
Optimistic7h 54m
Conservative assumes harder conditions; optimistic assumes favorable conditions.
- This is an estimate. Real runtime changes with load, temperature, battery age, AC/DC output, and device behavior.
- Usable energy
- 382 Wh
- Average load
- 60 W
- Fixed station overhead
- Unknown (not included)
- Running watts
- 60 W
- Max surge
- n/a
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Rated Wh is reduced by efficiency, reserve, battery health, and temperature before it is divided by average load.
- Rated battery
- 499 Wh
- Battery capacity (Wh): 499 Wh
- Usable energy
- 382 Wh
- 499 Wh x 85% x 90% x 100% x 100%
- Average load
- 60 W
- 60 W running, 60 W average after duty cycle and quantity
- Fixed station overhead
- Unknown (not included)
- 60 W / 85% = 70.6 W battery draw; fixed overhead is unknown and excluded
- Estimated runtime
- 6h 22m
- 382 Wh / 60 W = 6h 22m
- 499 Wh nominal battery capacity
- AC inverter output path
- 85% conversion efficiency
- 10% reserve kept unused
- 60 W average load from 1 load
- 100% battery health
- 0% temperature loss
- Fixed station overhead unknown; not included
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Estimated runtime
6h 22mThis setup may cover a partial outage or single overnight session. Add capacity for more margin.Usable energy382 Wh
Average load60 W
Fixed station overheadUnknown (not included)
Running watts60 W
Max surgen/a
Runtime range
Conservative3h 59m
Estimated6h 22m
Optimistic7h 54m
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Rated Wh is reduced by efficiency, reserve, battery health, and temperature before it is divided by average load.
Rated battery499 WhBattery capacity (Wh): 499 Wh
Usable energy382 Wh499 Wh x 85% x 90% x 100% x 100%
Average load60 W60 W running, 60 W average after duty cycle and quantity
Fixed station overheadUnknown (not included)60 W / 85% = 70.6 W battery draw; fixed overhead is unknown and excluded
Estimated runtime6h 22m382 Wh / 60 W = 6h 22m
Assumptions
- 499 Wh nominal battery capacity
- AC inverter output path
- 85% conversion efficiency
- 10% reserve kept unused
- 60 W average load from 1 load
- 100% battery health
- 0% temperature loss
- Fixed station overhead unknown; not included
Warnings
- This is an estimate. Real runtime changes with load, temperature, battery age, AC/DC output, and device behavior.
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Good fit when
- Capacity is a compact class; use it for small electronics and short essentials rather than high-wattage appliances.
- Tracked AC output is 500 W, so high-draw appliances and tools need careful filtering.
- USB-C output is tracked at laptop-class power, useful for direct DC charging when the device supports it.
- Tracked solar input is 200 W before panel, weather, angle, and controller losses.
Watch out for
- Surge output is tracked, but device startup behavior should still be checked against the actual load.
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Sources
- Goal Zero Yeti 500 specifications (official; checked 2026-06-24)