Cost to Run a 100-watt 3D printer for 16 hours in Illinois
Running a 100-watt 3D printer for 16 hours uses 1.6 kWh and costs $0.272 at $0.17/kWh in Illinois. Do that every day and it adds up to $8.16 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0170.1 kWh
- Per day
- $0.2721.6 kWh
- Per week
- $1.9011.2 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $8.1648 kWh
- Per year
- $99.28584 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 $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.017 per hour. The maths: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.017.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 16 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $8.16 per month and uses 48 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
1.6 kWh per day, 48 kWh per month and 584 kWh per year at 16 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 $4.80 and at 30¢ it is $14.40. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Illinois
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.1 kWh | $0.017 | $0.51 | $6.21 |
| 2 hours | 0.2 kWh | $0.034 | $1.02 | $12.41 |
| 3 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.051 | $1.53 | $18.62 |
| 4 hours | 0.4 kWh | $0.068 | $2.04 | $24.82 |
| 5 hours | 0.5 kWh | $0.085 | $2.55 | $31.03 |
| 6 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.102 | $3.06 | $37.23 |
| 7 hours | 0.7 kWh | $0.119 | $3.57 | $43.44 |
| 8 hours | 0.8 kWh | $0.136 | $4.08 | $49.64 |
| 9 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.153 | $4.59 | $55.85 |
| 10 hours | 1 kWh | $0.17 | $5.10 | $62.05 |
| 11 hours | 1.1 kWh | $0.187 | $5.61 | $68.26 |
| 12 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.204 | $6.12 | $74.46 |
| 13 hours | 1.3 kWh | $0.221 | $6.63 | $80.67 |
| 14 hours | 1.4 kWh | $0.238 | $7.14 | $86.87 |
| 15 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.255 | $7.65 | $93.08 |
| 16 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.272 | $8.16 | $99.28 |
| 17 hours | 1.7 kWh | $0.289 | $8.67 | $105.49 |
| 18 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.306 | $9.18 | $111.69 |
| 19 hours | 1.9 kWh | $0.323 | $9.69 | $117.90 |
| 20 hours | 2 kWh | $0.34 | $10.20 | $124.10 |
| 21 hours | 2.1 kWh | $0.357 | $10.71 | $130.31 |
| 22 hours | 2.2 kWh | $0.374 | $11.22 | $136.51 |
| 23 hours | 2.3 kWh | $0.391 | $11.73 | $142.72 |
| 24 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.408 | $12.24 | $148.92 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.1 kWh × $0.17 = $0.017
- Cost per day: × 16 hours = $0.272
- Month and year: × 30 days = $8.16, × 365 days = $99.28
Illinois electricity prices
Illinois pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same 3D printer would cost $8.40 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 100-watt 3D printer, 16 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $8.40 |
| California | $0.32 | $15.36 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $7.44 |
| New York | $0.25 | $12.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $7.44 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $8.16 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $8.64 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $8.16 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $5.52 |
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 Illinois. 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.