Electricity Cost Calculator

Calculate operating cost and energy usage for any appliance

Specifications

W
Usage Time (Hours/Day)8 Hours
Electricity Tariff$0.15 / kWh
Appliance Presets

Tariff Projection Cost

Daily cost

$1.80

Usage: 12.00 kWh
Monthly cost (30d)

$54.00

Usage: 360.0 kWh
Yearly cost (365d)

$657.00

Usage: 4,380 kWh

Operating Cost Formulas

This calculator uses standard electrical consumption models to estimate costs:

  • Energy Consumption (kWh): Energy (kWh) = (Power in Watts × Daily Hours) / 1000
  • Estimated Tariff Cost: Cost = Energy (kWh) × Tariff Rate

Note that many high-draw appliances (such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and water heaters) cycle their compressors on and off, meaning they do not consume their maximum rated wattage continuously. This tool assumes steady-state power draw, which provides a useful upper-bound cost estimate.