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Electricity Cost Calculator

Calculate the cost of running any electrical appliance

Wondering why your electric bill is so high? Use this calculator to see how much specific appliances cost to run per day, month, and year.

Calculator Inputs

Check the appliance label

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US Avg is ~$0.15

Results

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How It Works

We calculate Kilowatt-hours (kWh) by multiplying Watts × Hours ÷ 1000. Then we multiply by your electricity rate to find the cost.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Heating and cooling appliances (AC, Space Heaters) use the most power (often 1000W+).
  • Phantom power: devices plugged in but off can still draw energy.
  • LED bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kWh?

A Kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energy equal to using 1000 watts for 1 hour. This is how electric companies bill you.