How Much Does a 1,000-watt appliance Cost to Run in Alaska?
A 1,000-watt appliance uses 1 kWh per hour and costs $0.25 per hour at $0.25/kWh in Alaska. Over 4 hours a day that is $1.00 per day, $30.00 per month and $365.00 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.251 kWh
- Per day
- $1.004 kWh
- Per week
- $7.0028 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $30.00120 kWh
- Per year
- $365.001,460 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,000-watt appliance cost per hour?
At $0.25/kWh, it costs $0.25 per hour. The maths: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh per hour, × $0.25 = $0.25.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $30.00 per month and uses 120 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
4 kWh per day, 120 kWh per month and 1,460 kWh per year at 4 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 it for fewer hours, switch to a lower-wattage model, and check whether your utility offers cheaper off-peak rates. Enter your own rate above to see the effect.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $12.00 and at 30¢ it is $36.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Alaska
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1 kWh | $0.25 | $7.50 | $91.25 |
| 2 hours | 2 kWh | $0.50 | $15.00 | $182.50 |
| 3 hours | 3 kWh | $0.75 | $22.50 | $273.75 |
| 4 hours | 4 kWh | $1.00 | $30.00 | $365.00 |
| 5 hours | 5 kWh | $1.25 | $37.50 | $456.25 |
| 6 hours | 6 kWh | $1.50 | $45.00 | $547.50 |
| 7 hours | 7 kWh | $1.75 | $52.50 | $638.75 |
| 8 hours | 8 kWh | $2.00 | $60.00 | $730.00 |
| 9 hours | 9 kWh | $2.25 | $67.50 | $821.25 |
| 10 hours | 10 kWh | $2.50 | $75.00 | $912.50 |
| 11 hours | 11 kWh | $2.75 | $82.50 | $1,003.75 |
| 12 hours | 12 kWh | $3.00 | $90.00 | $1,095.00 |
| 13 hours | 13 kWh | $3.25 | $97.50 | $1,186.25 |
| 14 hours | 14 kWh | $3.50 | $105.00 | $1,277.50 |
| 15 hours | 15 kWh | $3.75 | $112.50 | $1,368.75 |
| 16 hours | 16 kWh | $4.00 | $120.00 | $1,460.00 |
| 17 hours | 17 kWh | $4.25 | $127.50 | $1,551.25 |
| 18 hours | 18 kWh | $4.50 | $135.00 | $1,642.50 |
| 19 hours | 19 kWh | $4.75 | $142.50 | $1,733.75 |
| 20 hours | 20 kWh | $5.00 | $150.00 | $1,825.00 |
| 21 hours | 21 kWh | $5.25 | $157.50 | $1,916.25 |
| 22 hours | 22 kWh | $5.50 | $165.00 | $2,007.50 |
| 23 hours | 23 kWh | $5.75 | $172.50 | $2,098.75 |
| 24 hours | 24 kWh | $6.00 | $180.00 | $2,190.00 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1 kWh × $0.25 = $0.25
- Cost per day: × 4 hours = $1.00
- Month and year: × 30 days = $30.00, × 365 days = $365.00
Alaska electricity prices
Alaska pays about $0.25 per kWh, which is 43% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $21.00 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,000-watt appliance, 4 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $21.00 |
| California | $0.32 | $38.40 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $18.60 |
| New York | $0.25 | $30.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $18.60 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $20.40 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $21.60 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $20.40 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $13.80 |
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 Alaska. 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.