Energy cost

Electricity Calculator

Estimate kWh and electricity cost for an appliance or device.

Rates and real bills

Electricity bills may include tiered rates, fixed charges, taxes and time-of-use pricing. Enter the effective per-kWh rate if you want a closer estimate.

Example

A 1,000 watt device used 2 hours per day for 30 days uses 60 kWh. At 0.18 per kWh, estimated energy cost is 10.80.

Common mistakes

Use watts, not kilowatts, in the power field. If a device cycles on and off, use average power draw rather than the maximum label rating.

Limitations

This calculator does not include demand charges, fixed fees, taxes, time-of-use pricing, standby loads or seasonal usage changes.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-17

Before relying on this result

Use this calculator together with the formula, assumptions, limitations and examples on the page. If the topic involves health, tax, lending, investment, legal, safety or current-rate decisions, treat the number as an estimate and check the relevant primary source or professional guidance.

Calculator metadata last reviewed: 2026-05-14.