How do I calculate the electricity cost of an appliance?
Multiply the power in watts by the hours of use and divide by 1000 to get kWh, then multiply by your rate per kWh. For example, 1500 W for 6 hours is 9 kWh per day.
Enter the appliance power in watts, the hours it runs per day and your electricity rate. The calculator shows the energy used and the cost per day, month and year.
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Multiply the power in watts by the hours of use and divide by 1000 to get kWh, then multiply by your rate per kWh. For example, 1500 W for 6 hours is 9 kWh per day.
Look at the label on the back or bottom of the device, or in its manual. If only amps and volts are given, multiply them to get watts.
No, they cycle on and off. An air conditioner or fridge typically runs 40–70% of the time, so enter the actual hours of compressor operation rather than 24.
Switch to LED lighting, choose appliances with a high energy class, unplug devices that draw standby power and run heavy loads when your tariff is lowest.