Electricity Cost Calculator
Calculate how much your appliances cost to run
watts
Check the appliance label or manual
hours
$
/kWh
US average: $0.12-0.15/kWh
Common Appliance Wattages
- LED Bulb: 8-12 watts
- Laptop: 30-70 watts
- Desktop Computer: 100-300 watts
- TV (LED): 30-100 watts
- Refrigerator: 100-400 watts
- Air Conditioner (window): 500-1500 watts
- Space Heater: 1000-1500 watts
- Hair Dryer: 1000-1800 watts
- Microwave: 600-1200 watts
- Washing Machine: 350-500 watts
Energy Saving Tips
- Switch to LED bulbs - use 75% less energy than incandescent
- Unplug devices when not in use (standby power adds up)
- Use smart power strips to eliminate phantom loads
- Set AC 2-3 degrees higher in summer
- Run dishwasher and laundry with full loads