Free online tool

Electricity Calculator

Enter the power rating, daily usage and electricity rate.

Instant calculation

Electricity Calculator

Enter the power rating, daily usage and electricity rate.

Your numbers stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

Three clear steps

How to use this calculator

  1. 01

    Enter power rating

    Type the appliance power rating in watts.

  2. 02

    Enter usage

    Type hours used per day and days per month.

  3. 03

    Enter electricity rate

    Type your cost per kilowatt-hour.

The formula

How this calculation works

Converts watts to kilowatts, multiplies by usage hours and electricity rate.

Electricity Calculator

Cost = Power(kW) × Hours/day × Days/month × Rate($/kWh)

1.0×8×30×0.12=$28.80/month

Check the method

Worked examples

Each example follows the same formula used by the calculator.

1000W appliance, 8 hrs/day, 30 days/month, $0.12/kWh — cost?

1.0×8×30×0.12=$28.80/month$28.80 per month

Common questions

Questions about this calculation

What is the Electricity Calculator?

The Electricity Calculator helps you calculate electricity consumption and monthly cost for an appliance. Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.

How is the result calculated?

Converts watts to kilowatts, multiplies by usage hours and electricity rate.

Can you show an example?

Example: 1000W appliance, 8 hrs/day, 30 days/month, $0.12/kWh — cost? — $28.80 per month.

Is my data saved when I use the Electricity Calculator?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Your inputs and results are never uploaded, stored or shared with anyone.

Is the Electricity Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Electricity Calculator is completely free. No account, sign-up or payment is required. It works on mobile, tablet and desktop.