Appliance Energy Calculator

Calculate the annual electricity cost and energy usage of any appliance based on wattage and hours of use.

watts
hours
days
USD/kWh

Annual Cost

246.38 USD

Monthly Cost20.53 USD
Annual Energy Use1,642.5 kWh
Daily Energy Use4.50 kWh

Annual Cost vs Days Used per Year

How to Calculate Appliance Energy Cost

Every electrical appliance has a wattage rating that determines how much energy it uses.

Formula

Annual kWh = Wattage * Hours/Day * Days/Year / 1,000

Annual Cost = Annual kWh * Rate per kWh

Common Appliance Wattages

  • Space heater: 1,500W
  • Hair dryer: 1,200W
  • Refrigerator: 150W (average)
  • LED bulb: 10W
  • Desktop computer: 200W
  • Example Calculation

    A 1,500W space heater used 3 hours/day for 365 days at $0.15/kWh.

    1. 01Annual kWh: 1,500 * 3 * 365 / 1,000 = 1,642.5 kWh
    2. 02Annual cost: 1,642.5 * $0.15 = $246.38
    3. 03Monthly cost: $246.38 / 12 = $20.53
    4. 04Daily kWh: 1,500 * 3 / 1,000 = 4.5 kWh

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