Cost to Run a 1,800-watt induction cooktop for 5 hours in California
Running a 1,800-watt induction cooktop for 5 hours uses 9 kWh and costs $2.88 at $0.32/kWh in California. Do that every day and it adds up to $86.40 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.5761.8 kWh
- Per day
- $2.889 kWh
- Per week
- $20.1663 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $86.40270 kWh
- Per year
- $1,051.203,285 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,800-watt induction cooktop cost per hour?
At $0.32/kWh, it costs $0.576 per hour. The maths: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh per hour, × $0.32 = $0.576.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $86.40 per month and uses 270 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
9 kWh per day, 270 kWh per month and 3,285 kWh per year at 5 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?
Match the pan size to the zone and use a lid. 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 $27.00 and at 30¢ it is $81.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in California
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.8 kWh | $0.576 | $17.28 | $210.24 |
| 2 hours | 3.6 kWh | $1.15 | $34.56 | $420.48 |
| 3 hours | 5.4 kWh | $1.73 | $51.84 | $630.72 |
| 4 hours | 7.2 kWh | $2.30 | $69.12 | $840.96 |
| 5 hours | 9 kWh | $2.88 | $86.40 | $1,051.20 |
| 6 hours | 10.8 kWh | $3.46 | $103.68 | $1,261.44 |
| 7 hours | 12.6 kWh | $4.03 | $120.96 | $1,471.68 |
| 8 hours | 14.4 kWh | $4.61 | $138.24 | $1,681.92 |
| 9 hours | 16.2 kWh | $5.18 | $155.52 | $1,892.16 |
| 10 hours | 18 kWh | $5.76 | $172.80 | $2,102.40 |
| 11 hours | 19.8 kWh | $6.34 | $190.08 | $2,312.64 |
| 12 hours | 21.6 kWh | $6.91 | $207.36 | $2,522.88 |
| 13 hours | 23.4 kWh | $7.49 | $224.64 | $2,733.12 |
| 14 hours | 25.2 kWh | $8.06 | $241.92 | $2,943.36 |
| 15 hours | 27 kWh | $8.64 | $259.20 | $3,153.60 |
| 16 hours | 28.8 kWh | $9.22 | $276.48 | $3,363.84 |
| 17 hours | 30.6 kWh | $9.79 | $293.76 | $3,574.08 |
| 18 hours | 32.4 kWh | $10.37 | $311.04 | $3,784.32 |
| 19 hours | 34.2 kWh | $10.94 | $328.32 | $3,994.56 |
| 20 hours | 36 kWh | $11.52 | $345.60 | $4,204.80 |
| 21 hours | 37.8 kWh | $12.10 | $362.88 | $4,415.04 |
| 22 hours | 39.6 kWh | $12.67 | $380.16 | $4,625.28 |
| 23 hours | 41.4 kWh | $13.25 | $397.44 | $4,835.52 |
| 24 hours | 43.2 kWh | $13.82 | $414.72 | $5,045.76 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.8 kWh × $0.32 = $0.576
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $2.88
- Month and year: × 30 days = $86.40, × 365 days = $1,051.20
California electricity prices
California pays about $0.32 per kWh, which is 83% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same induction cooktop would cost $47.25 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,800-watt induction cooktop, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $47.25 |
| California | $0.32 | $86.40 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $41.85 |
| New York | $0.25 | $67.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $41.85 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $45.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $48.60 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $45.90 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $31.05 |
About induction cooktop running costs
Induction cooktops heat the pan directly and are more efficient than regular electric coils.
Typical sizes: 1,200 W, 1,800 W, 2,400 W, 3,000 W.
How to spend less: Match the pan size to the zone and use a lid.
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 California. 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.