Cost to Run a 150-watt heated towel rail for 2 hours in Quebec
Running a 150-watt heated towel rail for 2 hours uses 0.3 kWh and costs C$0.023 at C$0.075/kWh in Quebec. Do that every day and it adds up to C$0.675 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- C$0.0110.15 kWh
- Per day
- C$0.0230.3 kWh
- Per week
- C$0.1582.1 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- C$0.6759 kWh
- Per year
- C$8.21110 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 150-watt heated towel rail cost per hour?
At C$0.075/kWh, it costs C$0.011 per hour. The maths: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh per hour, × C$0.075 = C$0.011.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about C$0.675 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 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 a timer so the rail runs only around shower time. 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 Quebec
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.15 kWh | C$0.011 | C$0.338 | C$4.11 |
| 2 hours | 0.3 kWh | C$0.023 | C$0.675 | C$8.21 |
| 3 hours | 0.45 kWh | C$0.034 | C$1.01 | C$12.32 |
| 4 hours | 0.6 kWh | C$0.045 | C$1.35 | C$16.43 |
| 5 hours | 0.75 kWh | C$0.056 | C$1.69 | C$20.53 |
| 6 hours | 0.9 kWh | C$0.068 | C$2.03 | C$24.64 |
| 7 hours | 1.05 kWh | C$0.079 | C$2.36 | C$28.74 |
| 8 hours | 1.2 kWh | C$0.09 | C$2.70 | C$32.85 |
| 9 hours | 1.35 kWh | C$0.101 | C$3.04 | C$36.96 |
| 10 hours | 1.5 kWh | C$0.113 | C$3.38 | C$41.06 |
| 11 hours | 1.65 kWh | C$0.124 | C$3.71 | C$45.17 |
| 12 hours | 1.8 kWh | C$0.135 | C$4.05 | C$49.28 |
| 13 hours | 1.95 kWh | C$0.146 | C$4.39 | C$53.38 |
| 14 hours | 2.1 kWh | C$0.158 | C$4.73 | C$57.49 |
| 15 hours | 2.25 kWh | C$0.169 | C$5.06 | C$61.59 |
| 16 hours | 2.4 kWh | C$0.18 | C$5.40 | C$65.70 |
| 17 hours | 2.55 kWh | C$0.191 | C$5.74 | C$69.81 |
| 18 hours | 2.7 kWh | C$0.203 | C$6.08 | C$73.91 |
| 19 hours | 2.85 kWh | C$0.214 | C$6.41 | C$78.02 |
| 20 hours | 3 kWh | C$0.225 | C$6.75 | C$82.13 |
| 21 hours | 3.15 kWh | C$0.236 | C$7.09 | C$86.23 |
| 22 hours | 3.3 kWh | C$0.248 | C$7.43 | C$90.34 |
| 23 hours | 3.45 kWh | C$0.259 | C$7.76 | C$94.44 |
| 24 hours | 3.6 kWh | C$0.27 | C$8.10 | C$98.55 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.15 kWh × C$0.075 = C$0.011
- Cost per day: × 2 hours = C$0.023
- Month and year: × 30 days = C$0.675, × 365 days = C$8.21
What it costs in different places
Same 150-watt heated towel rail, 2 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 heated towel rail running costs
Heated towel rails commonly use a small electric element and are often left on longer than needed. Check the product label for its rated watts.
Typical sizes: 100 W, 150 W, 200 W, 300 W.
How to spend less: Use a timer so the rail runs only around shower time.
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 Quebec. 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.