When offered many options, sometimes it can be difficult to choose one; like when you ask yourself the question, “what size microwave do I need” as simple as this sounds, with the abundance of microwave specifications available out there, it can be challenging to choose one.
However, the good news is we have carefully filtered all the noise and selected the best option for you in regards to the size, wattage power, and of course your budget. Feel free to see them below.
WHAT SIZE MICROWAVE DO I NEED IN LITRES?
As previously stated, the size of microwave you require is determined by the number of times you cook or reheat food in a day, features, the amount of space you want the microwave oven to occupy, the wattage of the microwave oven, and your budget.
To answer the question, what size microwave do I need in liters? If you have a small room, a small kitchen, 1 or 2 people, or a college dorm room, you will need a compact microwave size that is less than 1 cubic foot and holds 14-25 litres.
An example of a compact microwave oven is the Black + Decker 700 watts, 0.7 cubic feet size Microwave Oven.
If you are in an office or a home with 2 – 4 people, you will require a Mid-size Microwave Oven with a capacity of 28 – 42 Litres (1 – 1.5 cubic feet).
An example of a Mid-size Microwave oven is the Toshiba Microwave Oven 1100 Watts with a Smart Sensor, Easy Clean Interior, ECO Mode and Sound, microwave size of 1.2 cubic feet.
Finally, if you have a large family of more than four people or need the Microwave in a restaurant, you will need a Full-Size Microwave Oven (1.5 – 2.2 cubic feet) that is 45 to 62 Litres.
An example of a Full-size Microwave Oven is the Panasonic Countertop Microwave Oven with Inverter Technology, 2.2 cubic feet, 1250 watts.
WHAT SIZE MICROWAVE DO I NEED FOR POPCORN?
The compact microwave size and the Mid-size Microwave Oven with a capacity size of 0.7 cubic feet to 1.2 cubic feet, or from 19 Litres to 33 Litres, are the microwave sizes you need to confidently prepare popcorn.
An example of the best Microwave size you need for Popcorn is the Sharp 1000 Watts Microwave Oven because it is specifically designed with Beverage and Orville Redenbacher’s Certified Popcorn Preset Tuned for Optimal Popping Results.
While the Panasonic 1200 watts microwave oven is another microwave for preparing popcorn because the Panasonic Microwave Oven has a 3-Level popcorn button for – popcorn lovers, allowing you to select the optimal popping temperature and time for different microwave bag capacities.
WHAT SIZE MICROWAVE DO I NEED?
The standard size microwave oven that we recommend is the Mid-Size Microwave Oven with a capacity of 1-1.5 cubic feet that can meet the needs of 2-4 people and can quickly reheat, cook, and defrost various foods.
The size of microwave you require will be determined by your cooking requirements, family size, and budget.
WHAT IS A GOOD SIZE MICROWAVE FOR A FAMILY?
A good size microwave oven for a family ranges from 0.9 cubic feet to 1.5 cubic feet, or 29 to 42 litres, depending on family size.
WHAT IS A DECENT SIZE MICROWAVE?
The average decent microwave size ranges from 0.7 cubic feet to 1.1 cubic feet, or 19 to 31 litres.
WHAT SIZE MICROWAVE DO I NEED TO FIT A DINNER PLATE?
The Mid-size Microwave Oven of 1.1 cubic feet is the microwave size you need to fit your dinner plate because it can hold the standard dinner plate dimension of 10. 5 inches.
WHAT SIZE OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE DO I NEED?
The standard over the range size microwave you need will range from 1.3 cubic feet to 1.8 cubic feet which are 36 – 50 Litres.
A good over the range microwave oven is the FRIGIDAIRE over the Range Microwave Oven with 1.7 cu. ft. (48 Litres) Capacity, in Smudge Proof.
This Frigidaire over the range microwave oven has convertible venting, 2-speed exhaust fan, sensor cook options, 10 variable power, 30 versatile cooking settings and a wattage power of 1000 watts.
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT SIZE MICROWAVE TO BUY?
Take note of your cooking habits or routines, such as how much food you cook or reheat in a day, to determine the size of microwave you need to purchase.
Second, consider the number of people in your family, as these two factors will help you determine the microwave capacity size and wattage of the Microwave oven to aid in terms of power and speed.
MICROWAVE SIZES IN MM
Below is the microwave sizes in capacity conversion rate to mm (millimetres):
| MICROWAVE SIZES | MM(Millimetres) |
| 0. 5 Cubic Feet | 1.416 |
| 0.7 Cubic Feet | 1.982 |
| 0.8 Cubic Feet | 2.265 |
| 0.9 Cubic Feet | 2.549 |
| 1.0 Cubic Feet | 2.832 |
| 1.1 Cubic Feet | 3.115 |
| 1.2 Cubic Feet | 3.398 |
| 1.3 Cubic Feet | 3.681 |
| 1.4 Cubic Feet | 3.964 |
| 1.5 Cubic Feet | 4.248 |
| 1.6 Cubic Feet | 4.531 |
| 1.7 Cubic Feet | 4.814 |
| 1.9 Cubic Feet | 5.38 |
| 2.0 Cubic Feet | 5.663 |
| 2.2 Cubic Feet | 6.23 |
1.7 CUBIC FEET VS 1.9 CUBIC FEET MICROWAVE
One significant difference between the 1.7 cu. ft. Microwave size and the 1.9 cu. ft. Microwave size is that 1.7 cu. ft. Microwave size is 48 Litres, whereas the 1.9 cu. ft microwave size is 53 Litres.
Microwave ovens with capacities of 1.7 cubic feet and 1. 9 cubic feet are available in countertop, convection, grill, and over-the-range models.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 1.6 AND 1.7 CUBIC FEET MICROWAVE
One striking difference between the 1.6 cu. ft. Microwave size and the 1.7 cubic feet Microwave size is that the 1.6 cu. ft. Microwave size is 45 Litres, whereas the 1.7 cu. ft. microwave size is 48 Litres.
FULL SIZE MICROWAVE
A full-size microwave is a large microwave with a 12 5/8″ or 16-inch diameter turntable large enough to fit in large casserole dishes and great for the whole family.
The capacity range between 1.4, 1.5 and 2.0, 2.2 cubic feet. The total dimension (LxWxH) of a full-size microwave is between 19.12x 12.37x 24 inches and 24.5x 19.75x 15.5 inches.
The full-size microwave wattage range between 1100 and 1250.
HOW TO MEASURE MICROWAVE CUBIC FEET
To measure your microwave in cubic feet, you will first convert the microwave inches to feet
So let’s do it together.
We are dealing with
DEPTH
HEIGHT
WIDTH
Let’s call them D, H and W
For example:
Let D = 20 inches after conversion to feet= 1.6 feet
Let H= 16 inches after conversion to feet= 1.3 feet
Let W = 22 inches after conversion to feet= 1.8 feet
Now multiply W time D = 2.8
2.8 time H = 3.64 cubic feet.
The above is an example, you will have to measure your microwave for the actual cubic feet.
1200 WATTS MICROWAVE OVEN
We have carefully selected the best two 1200 watts Microwave ovens they are; Panasonic compact 1200 watts Microwave oven with sensor cooking and the Sharp Countertop 1200 watts Microwave oven.
The Panasonic 1200 watt microwave has a capacity of 1.2 cubic feet, while the Sharp 1200 watt microwave oven has a capacity of 2.2 cubic feet.
The Panasonic microwave oven has 11 power levels and inverter technology, whereas the Sharp microwave only has 10 power levels and no inverter technology.
The Panasonic 1200 watt microwave has 16 sensor cook settings, whereas the Sharp microwave oven has 6 sensor cook presets.
The Panasonic microwave has a 13.4-inch turntable, whereas the Sharp microwave has a 16-inch glass turntable.
Finally, they are both excellent countertop Microwave ovens that are simple to use, quickly prepare meals, and are ideal for saving space.
