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Angle Grinder Power Calculator

Select your task and material to find the right grinder wattage and disc size. Avoid underpowered tools that overheat or stall.

1 What are you doing?

Cutting
Cutting through material
Grinding
Removing material / welds
Polishing
Surface finishing
Wire Brushing
Rust / paint removal

2 What material?

Thin Steel
Sheet metal, angle iron
Thick Steel
Rebar, bar stock, pipes
Stone / Tile
Granite, marble, ceramic
Concrete
Blocks, slabs, floors

Recommended Grinder

Min. Power
750W
Ideal: 900W+
Disc Size
115mm
or 125mm
Disc Type
Thin Cut-off
1mm–1.6mm
Low power (500W)High power (2500W)

Grinder Size Reference Guide

Disc Size Typical Power Max RPM Best For
100mm (4")500–750W11,000 RPMLight metalwork, small jobs
115mm (4½")700–1,000W11,000 RPMGeneral DIY, thin metal, tile
125mm (5")900–1,200W10,000 RPMMost popular — steel, stone, concrete
180mm (7")1,500–2,000W8,500 RPMHeavy steel, concrete cutting
230mm (9")2,000–2,500W6,600 RPMProfessional heavy-duty cutting

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