Cost to Run a 600-watt bread maker for 10 hours in Illinois
Running a 600-watt bread maker for 10 hours uses 6 kWh and costs $1.02 at $0.17/kWh in Illinois. Do that every day and it adds up to $30.60 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1020.6 kWh
- Per day
- $1.026 kWh
- Per week
- $7.1442 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $30.60180 kWh
- Per year
- $372.302,190 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 600-watt bread maker cost per hour?
At $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.102 per hour. The maths: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.102.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 10 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $30.60 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 10 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 the correct loaf size and avoid leaving the keep-warm mode on. 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 Illinois
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.6 kWh | $0.102 | $3.06 | $37.23 |
| 2 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.204 | $6.12 | $74.46 |
| 3 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.306 | $9.18 | $111.69 |
| 4 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.408 | $12.24 | $148.92 |
| 5 hours | 3 kWh | $0.51 | $15.30 | $186.15 |
| 6 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.612 | $18.36 | $223.38 |
| 7 hours | 4.2 kWh | $0.714 | $21.42 | $260.61 |
| 8 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.816 | $24.48 | $297.84 |
| 9 hours | 5.4 kWh | $0.918 | $27.54 | $335.07 |
| 10 hours | 6 kWh | $1.02 | $30.60 | $372.30 |
| 11 hours | 6.6 kWh | $1.12 | $33.66 | $409.53 |
| 12 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.22 | $36.72 | $446.76 |
| 13 hours | 7.8 kWh | $1.33 | $39.78 | $483.99 |
| 14 hours | 8.4 kWh | $1.43 | $42.84 | $521.22 |
| 15 hours | 9 kWh | $1.53 | $45.90 | $558.45 |
| 16 hours | 9.6 kWh | $1.63 | $48.96 | $595.68 |
| 17 hours | 10.2 kWh | $1.73 | $52.02 | $632.91 |
| 18 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.84 | $55.08 | $670.14 |
| 19 hours | 11.4 kWh | $1.94 | $58.14 | $707.37 |
| 20 hours | 12 kWh | $2.04 | $61.20 | $744.60 |
| 21 hours | 12.6 kWh | $2.14 | $64.26 | $781.83 |
| 22 hours | 13.2 kWh | $2.24 | $67.32 | $819.06 |
| 23 hours | 13.8 kWh | $2.35 | $70.38 | $856.29 |
| 24 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.45 | $73.44 | $893.52 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.6 kWh × $0.17 = $0.102
- Cost per day: × 10 hours = $1.02
- Month and year: × 30 days = $30.60, × 365 days = $372.30
Illinois electricity prices
Illinois pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same bread maker would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 600-watt bread maker, 10 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 bread maker running costs
Bread makers run a motor and heating element over a multi-hour cycle. The heating element dominates electricity use.
Typical sizes: 450 W, 600 W, 800 W, 1,000 W.
How to spend less: Use the correct loaf size and avoid leaving the keep-warm mode on.
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.