Cost to Run a 100-watt freezer for 3 hours in Indiana
Running a 100-watt freezer for 3 hours uses 0.3 kWh and costs $0.048 at $0.16/kWh in Indiana. Do that every day and it adds up to $1.44 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0160.1 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0480.3 kWh
- Per week
- $0.3362.1 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $1.449 kWh
- Per year
- $17.52110 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 100-watt freezer cost per hour?
At $0.16/kWh, it costs $0.016 per hour. The maths: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh per hour, × $0.16 = $0.016.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 3 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $1.44 per month and uses 9 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.3 kWh per day, 9 kWh per month and 110 kWh per year at 3 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?
Defrost manual-defrost models when ice builds up and keep the freezer full. 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 $0.90 and at 30¢ it is $2.70. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Indiana
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.1 kWh | $0.016 | $0.48 | $5.84 |
| 2 hours | 0.2 kWh | $0.032 | $0.96 | $11.68 |
| 3 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.048 | $1.44 | $17.52 |
| 4 hours | 0.4 kWh | $0.064 | $1.92 | $23.36 |
| 5 hours | 0.5 kWh | $0.08 | $2.40 | $29.20 |
| 6 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.096 | $2.88 | $35.04 |
| 7 hours | 0.7 kWh | $0.112 | $3.36 | $40.88 |
| 8 hours | 0.8 kWh | $0.128 | $3.84 | $46.72 |
| 9 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.144 | $4.32 | $52.56 |
| 10 hours | 1 kWh | $0.16 | $4.80 | $58.40 |
| 11 hours | 1.1 kWh | $0.176 | $5.28 | $64.24 |
| 12 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.192 | $5.76 | $70.08 |
| 13 hours | 1.3 kWh | $0.208 | $6.24 | $75.92 |
| 14 hours | 1.4 kWh | $0.224 | $6.72 | $81.76 |
| 15 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.24 | $7.20 | $87.60 |
| 16 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.256 | $7.68 | $93.44 |
| 17 hours | 1.7 kWh | $0.272 | $8.16 | $99.28 |
| 18 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.288 | $8.64 | $105.12 |
| 19 hours | 1.9 kWh | $0.304 | $9.12 | $110.96 |
| 20 hours | 2 kWh | $0.32 | $9.60 | $116.80 |
| 21 hours | 2.1 kWh | $0.336 | $10.08 | $122.64 |
| 22 hours | 2.2 kWh | $0.352 | $10.56 | $128.48 |
| 23 hours | 2.3 kWh | $0.368 | $11.04 | $134.32 |
| 24 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.384 | $11.52 | $140.16 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.1 kWh × $0.16 = $0.016
- Cost per day: × 3 hours = $0.048
- Month and year: × 30 days = $1.44, × 365 days = $17.52
Indiana electricity prices
Indiana pays about $0.16 per kWh, which is 9% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same freezer would cost $1.58 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 100-watt freezer, 3 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $1.58 |
| California | $0.32 | $2.88 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| New York | $0.25 | $2.25 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $1.62 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $1.04 |
About freezer running costs
Chest and upright freezers cycle like refrigerators. Chest freezers lose less cold when opened.
Typical sizes: 80 W, 100 W, 150 W, 200 W.
How to spend less: Defrost manual-defrost models when ice builds up and keep the freezer full.
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 Indiana. 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.