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Cost to Run a 1,800-watt appliance for 5 hours in Pennsylvania

Running a 1,800-watt appliance for 5 hours uses 9 kWh and costs $1.62 at $0.18/kWh in Pennsylvania. Do that every day and it adds up to $48.60 a month.

$1.62 for 5 hoursat $0.18/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$1.62per day
Per hour
$0.3241.8 kWh
Per day
$1.629 kWh
Per week
$11.3463 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$48.60270 kWh
Per year
$591.303,285 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 appliance cost per hour?

At $0.18/kWh, it costs $0.324 per hour. The maths: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh per hour, × $0.18 = $0.324.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $48.60 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?

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 $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 Pennsylvania

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour1.8 kWh$0.324$9.72$118.26
2 hours3.6 kWh$0.648$19.44$236.52
3 hours5.4 kWh$0.972$29.16$354.78
4 hours7.2 kWh$1.30$38.88$473.04
5 hours9 kWh$1.62$48.60$591.30
6 hours10.8 kWh$1.94$58.32$709.56
7 hours12.6 kWh$2.27$68.04$827.82
8 hours14.4 kWh$2.59$77.76$946.08
9 hours16.2 kWh$2.92$87.48$1,064.34
10 hours18 kWh$3.24$97.20$1,182.60
11 hours19.8 kWh$3.56$106.92$1,300.86
12 hours21.6 kWh$3.89$116.64$1,419.12
13 hours23.4 kWh$4.21$126.36$1,537.38
14 hours25.2 kWh$4.54$136.08$1,655.64
15 hours27 kWh$4.86$145.80$1,773.90
16 hours28.8 kWh$5.18$155.52$1,892.16
17 hours30.6 kWh$5.51$165.24$2,010.42
18 hours32.4 kWh$5.83$174.96$2,128.68
19 hours34.2 kWh$6.16$184.68$2,246.94
20 hours36 kWh$6.48$194.40$2,365.20
21 hours37.8 kWh$6.80$204.12$2,483.46
22 hours39.6 kWh$7.13$213.84$2,601.72
23 hours41.4 kWh$7.45$223.56$2,719.98
24 hours43.2 kWh$7.78$233.28$2,838.24

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 1.8 kWh × $0.18 = $0.324
  3. Cost per day: × 5 hours = $1.62
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $48.60, × 365 days = $591.30

Pennsylvania electricity prices

Pennsylvania pays about $0.18 per kWh, which is 3% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $47.25 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 1,800-watt appliance, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost 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

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 Pennsylvania. 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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