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Cost to Run a 2,000-watt appliance for 3 hours in Tennessee

Running a 2,000-watt appliance for 3 hours uses 6 kWh and costs $0.78 at $0.13/kWh in Tennessee. Do that every day and it adds up to $23.40 a month.

$0.78 for 3 hoursat $0.13/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$0.78per day
Per hour
$0.262 kWh
Per day
$0.786 kWh
Per week
$5.4642 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$23.40180 kWh
Per year
$284.702,190 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 appliance cost per hour?

At $0.13/kWh, it costs $0.26 per hour. The maths: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh per hour, × $0.13 = $0.26.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 3 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $23.40 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?

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 $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 Tennessee

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour2 kWh$0.26$7.80$94.90
2 hours4 kWh$0.52$15.60$189.80
3 hours6 kWh$0.78$23.40$284.70
4 hours8 kWh$1.04$31.20$379.60
5 hours10 kWh$1.30$39.00$474.50
6 hours12 kWh$1.56$46.80$569.40
7 hours14 kWh$1.82$54.60$664.30
8 hours16 kWh$2.08$62.40$759.20
9 hours18 kWh$2.34$70.20$854.10
10 hours20 kWh$2.60$78.00$949.00
11 hours22 kWh$2.86$85.80$1,043.90
12 hours24 kWh$3.12$93.60$1,138.80
13 hours26 kWh$3.38$101.40$1,233.70
14 hours28 kWh$3.64$109.20$1,328.60
15 hours30 kWh$3.90$117.00$1,423.50
16 hours32 kWh$4.16$124.80$1,518.40
17 hours34 kWh$4.42$132.60$1,613.30
18 hours36 kWh$4.68$140.40$1,708.20
19 hours38 kWh$4.94$148.20$1,803.10
20 hours40 kWh$5.20$156.00$1,898.00
21 hours42 kWh$5.46$163.80$1,992.90
22 hours44 kWh$5.72$171.60$2,087.80
23 hours46 kWh$5.98$179.40$2,182.70
24 hours48 kWh$6.24$187.20$2,277.60

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 2 kWh × $0.13 = $0.26
  3. Cost per day: × 3 hours = $0.78
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $23.40, × 365 days = $284.70

Tennessee electricity prices

Tennessee pays about $0.13 per kWh, which is 26% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 2,000-watt appliance, 3 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost 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

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 Tennessee. 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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