Appliance Electricity Cost Calculator

Start with annual kWh from an appliance label, or use measured average watts and runtime when annual energy use is unavailable.

Independent calculator. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the FTC, DOE, EIA, EPA, ENERGY STAR program, appliance manufacturers, or utilities.

Start with the annual kWh printed on an appliance energy label. Or switch to measured average watts and runtime.

Estimated yearly electricity use

kWh/year

Copy this from the label or another source you trust.

Printed yearly cost (optional)

$/year

Adds a difference between estimates. Zero is allowed.

Your electricity price

Electricity price

¢/kWh

Enter a cents-per-kWh figure you understand and choose. A whole-bill effective price can differ from a variable energy charge.

Estimate only. Actual appliance energy costs may vary. This is not your electricity bill.

Estimated appliance energy cost

Your estimate will appear here with the substituted formula, price source, units, and limitations.