Electricity Cost Calculator

Calculate the cost of running an electrical appliance.
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Use this page to convert appliance wattage, runtime, and utility rate into expected electricity cost across daily, monthly, and yearly views.

It works well for budgeting, appliance comparison, and deciding whether efficiency upgrades are likely to produce meaningful savings.

The output is strongest when you compare several usage patterns, because runtime assumptions usually change cost more than the device label alone.

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How to Use

Step-by-step instructions
  1. 1Enter the appliance wattage.
  2. 2Enter the daily usage in hours.
  3. 3Enter your electricity rate (default $0.15/kWh).
  4. 4The calculator will estimate daily, monthly, and yearly costs.

Energy Cost

Calculates energy consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and multiplies by the electricity rate.
Cost = (Watts x Hours / 1000) x Rate

Variables:

WattsPower rating of appliance
HoursUsage time
RateCost per kWh

Example

100W Bulb

Inputs:

Watts:100
Hours:5
Rate:$0.15

Steps:

  1. 1.kWh = (100 * 5) / 1000 = 0.5 kWh
  2. 2.Cost = 0.5 * 0.15 = $0.075 per day
Result:
$0.08 / day

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find wattage?

It is usually printed on a label on the back or bottom of the appliance.