Induction stovetops bring an entirely different approach to cooking than traditional electric or gas heating elements. Induction cooking uses magnetic energy to create heat when the magnetic field interacts with ferrous metal in the bottom of a pan. The watt capacity of an induction stovetop varies according to the manufacturer.
Range of Watts
Induction stovetops come in a wide span of options, starting with a 100-watt simmer setting, and rising to 3,300 watts for a boil. Most 30-inch cooktop models have four burners, and 36-inch cooktops feature six burners, providing a high total available wattage. The 7-inch burners typically put out 1,200 to 1,800 watts, while 9-inch ones start as low as 2,200 watts and rise to 3,300 watts. Induction stove tops with 11-inch burners typically have a capacity up to 3,700 watts on the highest setting.
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