Backyard Wind Turbine Sizer

How it helps

Use it for a focused task

This page helps you estimate real-world energy output from a small wind turbine before you spend money on equipment. Pick a rotor size, enter your average wind speed or choose a US region, set your tower height, and see estimated monthly kilowatt-hours.

The results panel compares that output to common household appliances so you can picture what you could actually power. Below the calculator you'll find explanations of the math, common mistakes people make when sizing a turbine, example scenarios for different property types, and answers to frequent questions.

Start by selecting a rotor diameter from the common DIY sizes listed, or enter a custom diameter in feet. Next, either type your average wind speed in miles per hour or pick a US region preset to auto-fill a typical value.

Good next steps

Make the result easier to act on

• Start with the examples or presets if you are unsure what to enter for Backyard Wind Turbine Sizer.
• Try one realistic scenario first, then adjust the numbers or notes to compare another path.
• Use save or share from the project footer when you want to return to the same helper later.
• Open a related project below when the result points to a timing, budget, writing, planning, or comparison task.