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Find out what an appliance actually costs to run — enter its wattage, hours of use, and your electricity rate to get daily, monthly, and yearly cost.
Estimate only — actual rates often include fees and tiered pricing.
Divide wattage by 1,000 to get kilowatts, multiply by hours used per day for daily kWh, then by 30 for a monthly estimate. Multiply kWh by your utility's rate per kWh (check a recent bill) to get cost — a 1,500 W space heater run 3 hours a day costs about $21.60 a month at 16¢/kWh.
Check a recent utility bill for your rate per kWh — it's often listed as "energy charge" or "supply rate." The US average is around 16¢/kWh, but rates vary widely by region and season.
It depends on wattage and hours of use — a low-wattage device run briefly costs pennies, while a high-wattage appliance like an electric dryer or space heater run for hours can add up quickly. Enter your appliance's numbers above for a specific answer.