The power consumption of a microwave oven can vary depending on its wattage rating. The wattage rating indicates the amount of power the microwave consumes when operating at its highest power setting (often referred to as "high" or "100% power").
Microwave ovens typically have wattage ratings that range from around 600 watts to 1200 watts or more. The higher the wattage, the more power the microwave consumes.
To determine the power consumption per minute, you can divide the wattage rating by 60 to get the power consumption per second, and then multiply that by 60 to obtain the power consumption per minute.
Here's an example:
Let's say you have a microwave oven with a wattage rating of 1000 watts:
Power consumption per second = 1000 watts / 60 seconds = 16.67 watts/second
Power consumption per minute = 16.67 watts/second * 60 seconds = 1000 watts/minute
Therefore, a microwave oven with a 1000-watt rating would consume approximately 1000 watts of power per minute while running on high.
It's worth noting that most modern microwaves have various power levels, and the power consumption can vary depending on the selected power level. Additionally, some microwaves have additional features, such as convection or grill modes, which may consume different amounts of power. Therefore, it's always recommended to refer to the specific wattage rating and user manual of your microwave for accurate power consumption information.