Cost to Run a 2,000-watt electric radiator for 20 hours in Florida
Running a 2,000-watt electric radiator for 20 hours uses 40 kWh and costs $6.20 at $0.155/kWh in Florida. Do that every day and it adds up to $186.00 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.312 kWh
- Per day
- $6.2040 kWh
- Per week
- $43.40280 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $186.001,200 kWh
- Per year
- $2,263.0014,600 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 2,000-watt electric radiator cost per hour?
At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.31 per hour. The maths: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.31.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 20 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $186.00 per month and uses 1,200 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
40 kWh per day, 1,200 kWh per month and 14,600 kWh per year at 20 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?
Lower the thermostat and heat only rooms being used. 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 $120.00 and at 30¢ it is $360.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Florida
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 2 kWh | $0.31 | $9.30 | $113.15 |
| 2 hours | 4 kWh | $0.62 | $18.60 | $226.30 |
| 3 hours | 6 kWh | $0.93 | $27.90 | $339.45 |
| 4 hours | 8 kWh | $1.24 | $37.20 | $452.60 |
| 5 hours | 10 kWh | $1.55 | $46.50 | $565.75 |
| 6 hours | 12 kWh | $1.86 | $55.80 | $678.90 |
| 7 hours | 14 kWh | $2.17 | $65.10 | $792.05 |
| 8 hours | 16 kWh | $2.48 | $74.40 | $905.20 |
| 9 hours | 18 kWh | $2.79 | $83.70 | $1,018.35 |
| 10 hours | 20 kWh | $3.10 | $93.00 | $1,131.50 |
| 11 hours | 22 kWh | $3.41 | $102.30 | $1,244.65 |
| 12 hours | 24 kWh | $3.72 | $111.60 | $1,357.80 |
| 13 hours | 26 kWh | $4.03 | $120.90 | $1,470.95 |
| 14 hours | 28 kWh | $4.34 | $130.20 | $1,584.10 |
| 15 hours | 30 kWh | $4.65 | $139.50 | $1,697.25 |
| 16 hours | 32 kWh | $4.96 | $148.80 | $1,810.40 |
| 17 hours | 34 kWh | $5.27 | $158.10 | $1,923.55 |
| 18 hours | 36 kWh | $5.58 | $167.40 | $2,036.70 |
| 19 hours | 38 kWh | $5.89 | $176.70 | $2,149.85 |
| 20 hours | 40 kWh | $6.20 | $186.00 | $2,263.00 |
| 21 hours | 42 kWh | $6.51 | $195.30 | $2,376.15 |
| 22 hours | 44 kWh | $6.82 | $204.60 | $2,489.30 |
| 23 hours | 46 kWh | $7.13 | $213.90 | $2,602.45 |
| 24 hours | 48 kWh | $7.44 | $223.20 | $2,715.60 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh
- Cost per hour: 2 kWh × $0.155 = $0.31
- Cost per day: × 20 hours = $6.20
- Month and year: × 30 days = $186.00, × 365 days = $2,263.00
Florida electricity prices
Florida pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same electric radiator would cost $210.00 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 2,000-watt electric radiator, 20 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $210.00 |
| California | $0.32 | $384.00 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $186.00 |
| New York | $0.25 | $300.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $186.00 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $204.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $216.00 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $204.00 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $138.00 |
About electric radiator running costs
Portable electric radiators usually use resistance heating, so a 2,000 W setting draws about 2 kWh for each hour the element stays on.
Typical sizes: 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,000 W, 2,500 W.
How to spend less: Lower the thermostat and heat only rooms being used.
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 Florida. 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.