Cost to Run a 100-watt 3D printer for 2 hours in Florida
Running a 100-watt 3D printer for 2 hours uses 0.2 kWh and costs $0.031 at $0.155/kWh in Florida. Do that every day and it adds up to $0.93 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0160.1 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0310.2 kWh
- Per week
- $0.2171.4 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $0.936 kWh
- Per year
- $11.3273 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 100-watt 3D printer cost per hour?
At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.016 per hour. The maths: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.016.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $0.93 per month and uses 6 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.2 kWh per day, 6 kWh per month and 73 kWh per year at 2 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Use the printer’s measured energy or power-monitor data for a precise job estimate. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $0.60 and at 30¢ it is $1.80. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Florida
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.1 kWh | $0.016 | $0.465 | $5.66 |
| 2 hours | 0.2 kWh | $0.031 | $0.93 | $11.32 |
| 3 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.047 | $1.40 | $16.97 |
| 4 hours | 0.4 kWh | $0.062 | $1.86 | $22.63 |
| 5 hours | 0.5 kWh | $0.078 | $2.33 | $28.29 |
| 6 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.093 | $2.79 | $33.95 |
| 7 hours | 0.7 kWh | $0.109 | $3.26 | $39.60 |
| 8 hours | 0.8 kWh | $0.124 | $3.72 | $45.26 |
| 9 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.14 | $4.19 | $50.92 |
| 10 hours | 1 kWh | $0.155 | $4.65 | $56.58 |
| 11 hours | 1.1 kWh | $0.171 | $5.12 | $62.23 |
| 12 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.186 | $5.58 | $67.89 |
| 13 hours | 1.3 kWh | $0.202 | $6.05 | $73.55 |
| 14 hours | 1.4 kWh | $0.217 | $6.51 | $79.21 |
| 15 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.233 | $6.98 | $84.86 |
| 16 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.248 | $7.44 | $90.52 |
| 17 hours | 1.7 kWh | $0.264 | $7.91 | $96.18 |
| 18 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.279 | $8.37 | $101.84 |
| 19 hours | 1.9 kWh | $0.295 | $8.84 | $107.49 |
| 20 hours | 2 kWh | $0.31 | $9.30 | $113.15 |
| 21 hours | 2.1 kWh | $0.326 | $9.77 | $118.81 |
| 22 hours | 2.2 kWh | $0.341 | $10.23 | $124.47 |
| 23 hours | 2.3 kWh | $0.357 | $10.70 | $130.12 |
| 24 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.372 | $11.16 | $135.78 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.1 kWh × $0.155 = $0.016
- Cost per day: × 2 hours = $0.031
- Month and year: × 30 days = $0.93, × 365 days = $11.32
Florida electricity prices
Florida pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same 3D printer would cost $1.05 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 100-watt 3D printer, 2 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $1.05 |
| California | $0.32 | $1.92 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $0.93 |
| New York | $0.25 | $1.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $0.93 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $1.02 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $1.08 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $1.02 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $0.69 |
About 3D printer running costs
A 3D printer’s heated bed and hot end create changing power demand. Average draw varies by material, bed temperature and print duration.
Typical sizes: 100 W, 200 W, 350 W, 500 W.
How to spend less: Use the printer’s measured energy or power-monitor data for a precise job estimate.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in Florida. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.