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How Much Does a 2,000-watt appliance Cost to Run?

A 2,000-watt appliance uses 2 kWh per hour and costs $0.35 per hour at $0.175/kWh. Over 4 hours a day that is $1.40 per day, $42.00 per month and $511.00 per year.

$0.35 per hourat $0.175/kWh

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Hours per day:
$1.40per day
Per hour
$0.352 kWh
Per day
$1.408 kWh
Per week
$9.8056 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$42.00240 kWh
Per year
$511.002,920 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 appliance cost per hour?

At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.35 per hour. The maths: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.35.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $42.00 per month and uses 240 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

8 kWh per day, 240 kWh per month and 2,920 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 $24.00 and at 30¢ it is $72.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour2 kWh$0.35$10.50$127.75
2 hours4 kWh$0.70$21.00$255.50
3 hours6 kWh$1.05$31.50$383.25
4 hours8 kWh$1.40$42.00$511.00
5 hours10 kWh$1.75$52.50$638.75
6 hours12 kWh$2.10$63.00$766.50
7 hours14 kWh$2.45$73.50$894.25
8 hours16 kWh$2.80$84.00$1,022.00
9 hours18 kWh$3.15$94.50$1,149.75
10 hours20 kWh$3.50$105.00$1,277.50
11 hours22 kWh$3.85$115.50$1,405.25
12 hours24 kWh$4.20$126.00$1,533.00
13 hours26 kWh$4.55$136.50$1,660.75
14 hours28 kWh$4.90$147.00$1,788.50
15 hours30 kWh$5.25$157.50$1,916.25
16 hours32 kWh$5.60$168.00$2,044.00
17 hours34 kWh$5.95$178.50$2,171.75
18 hours36 kWh$6.30$189.00$2,299.50
19 hours38 kWh$6.65$199.50$2,427.25
20 hours40 kWh$7.00$210.00$2,555.00
21 hours42 kWh$7.35$220.50$2,682.75
22 hours44 kWh$7.70$231.00$2,810.50
23 hours46 kWh$8.05$241.50$2,938.25
24 hours48 kWh$8.40$252.00$3,066.00

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 2 kWh × $0.175 = $0.35
  3. Cost per day: × 4 hours = $1.40
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $42.00, × 365 days = $511.00

What it costs in different places

Same 2,000-watt appliance, 4 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$42.00
California$0.32$76.80
Texas$0.155$37.20
New York$0.25$60.00
Florida$0.155$37.20
Illinois$0.17$40.80
Pennsylvania$0.18$43.20
Ohio$0.17$40.80
Washington$0.115$27.60

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. 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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