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How Much Does a 1,500-watt appliance Cost to Run in Oregon?

A 1,500-watt appliance uses 1.5 kWh per hour and costs $0.203 per hour at $0.135/kWh in Oregon. Over 4 hours a day that is $0.81 per day, $24.30 per month and $295.65 per year.

$0.203 per hourat $0.135/kWh

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Hours per day:
$0.81per day
Per hour
$0.2031.5 kWh
Per day
$0.816 kWh
Per week
$5.6742 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$24.30180 kWh
Per year
$295.652,190 kWh

Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.

People also ask

How much does a 1,500-watt appliance cost per hour?

At $0.135/kWh, it costs $0.203 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × $0.135 = $0.203.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $24.30 per month and uses 180 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

6 kWh per day, 180 kWh per month and 2,190 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 $18.00 and at 30¢ it is $54.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Oregon

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour1.5 kWh$0.203$6.08$73.91
2 hours3 kWh$0.405$12.15$147.83
3 hours4.5 kWh$0.608$18.23$221.74
4 hours6 kWh$0.81$24.30$295.65
5 hours7.5 kWh$1.01$30.38$369.56
6 hours9 kWh$1.22$36.45$443.48
7 hours10.5 kWh$1.42$42.53$517.39
8 hours12 kWh$1.62$48.60$591.30
9 hours13.5 kWh$1.82$54.68$665.21
10 hours15 kWh$2.03$60.75$739.13
11 hours16.5 kWh$2.23$66.83$813.04
12 hours18 kWh$2.43$72.90$886.95
13 hours19.5 kWh$2.63$78.98$960.86
14 hours21 kWh$2.84$85.05$1,034.78
15 hours22.5 kWh$3.04$91.13$1,108.69
16 hours24 kWh$3.24$97.20$1,182.60
17 hours25.5 kWh$3.44$103.28$1,256.51
18 hours27 kWh$3.65$109.35$1,330.43
19 hours28.5 kWh$3.85$115.43$1,404.34
20 hours30 kWh$4.05$121.50$1,478.25
21 hours31.5 kWh$4.25$127.58$1,552.16
22 hours33 kWh$4.46$133.65$1,626.08
23 hours34.5 kWh$4.66$139.73$1,699.99
24 hours36 kWh$4.86$145.80$1,773.90

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 1.5 kWh × $0.135 = $0.203
  3. Cost per day: × 4 hours = $0.81
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $24.30, × 365 days = $295.65

Oregon electricity prices

Oregon pays about $0.135 per kWh, which is 23% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 1,500-watt appliance, 4 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$31.50
California$0.32$57.60
Texas$0.155$27.90
New York$0.25$45.00
Florida$0.155$27.90
Illinois$0.17$30.60
Pennsylvania$0.18$32.40
Ohio$0.17$30.60
Washington$0.115$20.70

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 Oregon. 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.

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