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

A 1,500-watt appliance uses 1.5 kWh per hour and costs C$0.113 per hour at C$0.075/kWh in Quebec. Over 4 hours a day that is C$0.45 per day, C$13.50 per month and C$164.25 per year.

C$0.113 per hourat C$0.075/kWh

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Hours per day:
C$0.45per day
Per hour
C$0.1131.5 kWh
Per day
C$0.456 kWh
Per week
C$3.1542 kWh
Per month (30 days)
C$13.50180 kWh
Per year
C$164.252,190 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 C$0.075/kWh, it costs C$0.113 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × C$0.075 = C$0.113.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about C$13.50 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 Quebec

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour1.5 kWhC$0.113C$3.38C$41.06
2 hours3 kWhC$0.225C$6.75C$82.13
3 hours4.5 kWhC$0.338C$10.13C$123.19
4 hours6 kWhC$0.45C$13.50C$164.25
5 hours7.5 kWhC$0.563C$16.88C$205.31
6 hours9 kWhC$0.675C$20.25C$246.38
7 hours10.5 kWhC$0.788C$23.63C$287.44
8 hours12 kWhC$0.90C$27.00C$328.50
9 hours13.5 kWhC$1.01C$30.38C$369.56
10 hours15 kWhC$1.13C$33.75C$410.63
11 hours16.5 kWhC$1.24C$37.13C$451.69
12 hours18 kWhC$1.35C$40.50C$492.75
13 hours19.5 kWhC$1.46C$43.88C$533.81
14 hours21 kWhC$1.58C$47.25C$574.88
15 hours22.5 kWhC$1.69C$50.63C$615.94
16 hours24 kWhC$1.80C$54.00C$657.00
17 hours25.5 kWhC$1.91C$57.38C$698.06
18 hours27 kWhC$2.03C$60.75C$739.13
19 hours28.5 kWhC$2.14C$64.13C$780.19
20 hours30 kWhC$2.25C$67.50C$821.25
21 hours31.5 kWhC$2.36C$70.88C$862.31
22 hours33 kWhC$2.48C$74.25C$903.38
23 hours34.5 kWhC$2.59C$77.63C$944.44
24 hours36 kWhC$2.70C$81.00C$985.50

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 1.5 kWh × C$0.075 = C$0.113
  3. Cost per day: × 4 hours = C$0.45
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = C$13.50, × 365 days = C$164.25

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 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.

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