Cost to Run a 2,000-watt pool pump for 3 hours in Florida
Running a 2,000-watt pool pump for 3 hours uses 6 kWh and costs $0.93 at $0.155/kWh in Florida. Do that every day and it adds up to $27.90 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.312 kWh
- Per day
- $0.936 kWh
- Per week
- $6.5142 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $27.90180 kWh
- Per year
- $339.452,190 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 pool pump 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 3 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $27.90 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 3 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?
A properly sized variable-speed pump can reduce energy use; follow pool sanitation requirements. 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 $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 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: × 3 hours = $0.93
- Month and year: × 30 days = $27.90, × 365 days = $339.45
Florida electricity prices
Florida pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same pool pump would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 2,000-watt pool pump, 3 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost 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 |
About pool pump running costs
Pool pumps can be major electricity users because they run for hours. Power depends on pump size, speed and hydraulic setup.
Typical sizes: 750 W, 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,000 W.
How to spend less: A properly sized variable-speed pump can reduce energy use; follow pool sanitation requirements.
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.