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Cost to Run a 2,000-watt appliance for 24 hours in Illinois

Running a 2,000-watt appliance for 24 hours uses 48 kWh and costs $8.16 at $0.17/kWh in Illinois. Do that every day and it adds up to $244.80 a month.

$8.16 for 24 hoursat $0.17/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$8.16per day
Per hour
$0.342 kWh
Per day
$8.1648 kWh
Per week
$57.12336 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$244.801,440 kWh
Per year
$2,978.4017,520 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 $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.34 per hour. The maths: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.34.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 24 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $244.80 per month and uses 1,440 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

48 kWh per day, 1,440 kWh per month and 17,520 kWh per year at 24 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 $144.00 and at 30¢ it is $432.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Illinois

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour2 kWh$0.34$10.20$124.10
2 hours4 kWh$0.68$20.40$248.20
3 hours6 kWh$1.02$30.60$372.30
4 hours8 kWh$1.36$40.80$496.40
5 hours10 kWh$1.70$51.00$620.50
6 hours12 kWh$2.04$61.20$744.60
7 hours14 kWh$2.38$71.40$868.70
8 hours16 kWh$2.72$81.60$992.80
9 hours18 kWh$3.06$91.80$1,116.90
10 hours20 kWh$3.40$102.00$1,241.00
11 hours22 kWh$3.74$112.20$1,365.10
12 hours24 kWh$4.08$122.40$1,489.20
13 hours26 kWh$4.42$132.60$1,613.30
14 hours28 kWh$4.76$142.80$1,737.40
15 hours30 kWh$5.10$153.00$1,861.50
16 hours32 kWh$5.44$163.20$1,985.60
17 hours34 kWh$5.78$173.40$2,109.70
18 hours36 kWh$6.12$183.60$2,233.80
19 hours38 kWh$6.46$193.80$2,357.90
20 hours40 kWh$6.80$204.00$2,482.00
21 hours42 kWh$7.14$214.20$2,606.10
22 hours44 kWh$7.48$224.40$2,730.20
23 hours46 kWh$7.82$234.60$2,854.30
24 hours48 kWh$8.16$244.80$2,978.40

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 2 kWh × $0.17 = $0.34
  3. Cost per day: × 24 hours = $8.16
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $244.80, × 365 days = $2,978.40

Illinois electricity prices

Illinois pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $252.00 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 2,000-watt appliance, 24 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$252.00
California$0.32$460.80
Texas$0.155$223.20
New York$0.25$360.00
Florida$0.155$223.20
Illinois$0.17$244.80
Pennsylvania$0.18$259.20
Ohio$0.17$244.80
Washington$0.115$165.60

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 in Illinois. 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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