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Electricity Cost Calculator

What any appliance costs to run per day, month and year.

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Results
Cost per day
$0.96
Cost per month
$29.22
Cost per year
$350.4
Energy per year
2190 kWh
Cost per hour of use
$0.24

Quick answer

Running cost is watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh.

Cost = (W ÷ 1000) × hours × rate

How to use the Electricity Cost Calculator

  1. 1Find the wattage on the appliance label.
  2. 2Estimate daily hours of use.
  3. 3Enter your electricity rate per kWh.

Frequently asked questions

What uses the most electricity at home?

Heating and cooling, then water heating, then the dryer and oven. Standby electronics are a small but constant drain.

How do I find my kWh rate?

It is printed on your utility bill — divide total charges by kWh used for the true all-in rate.