Cost to Run a 600-watt bread maker for 15 hours in Missouri
Running a 600-watt bread maker for 15 hours uses 9 kWh and costs $1.17 at $0.13/kWh in Missouri. Do that every day and it adds up to $35.10 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0780.6 kWh
- Per day
- $1.179 kWh
- Per week
- $8.1963 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $35.10270 kWh
- Per year
- $427.053,285 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 $0.13/kWh, it costs $0.078 per hour. The maths: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh per hour, × $0.13 = $0.078.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 15 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $35.10 per month and uses 270 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
9 kWh per day, 270 kWh per month and 3,285 kWh per year at 15 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 $27.00 and at 30¢ it is $81.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Missouri
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.6 kWh | $0.078 | $2.34 | $28.47 |
| 2 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.156 | $4.68 | $56.94 |
| 3 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.234 | $7.02 | $85.41 |
| 4 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.312 | $9.36 | $113.88 |
| 5 hours | 3 kWh | $0.39 | $11.70 | $142.35 |
| 6 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.468 | $14.04 | $170.82 |
| 7 hours | 4.2 kWh | $0.546 | $16.38 | $199.29 |
| 8 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.624 | $18.72 | $227.76 |
| 9 hours | 5.4 kWh | $0.702 | $21.06 | $256.23 |
| 10 hours | 6 kWh | $0.78 | $23.40 | $284.70 |
| 11 hours | 6.6 kWh | $0.858 | $25.74 | $313.17 |
| 12 hours | 7.2 kWh | $0.936 | $28.08 | $341.64 |
| 13 hours | 7.8 kWh | $1.01 | $30.42 | $370.11 |
| 14 hours | 8.4 kWh | $1.09 | $32.76 | $398.58 |
| 15 hours | 9 kWh | $1.17 | $35.10 | $427.05 |
| 16 hours | 9.6 kWh | $1.25 | $37.44 | $455.52 |
| 17 hours | 10.2 kWh | $1.33 | $39.78 | $483.99 |
| 18 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.40 | $42.12 | $512.46 |
| 19 hours | 11.4 kWh | $1.48 | $44.46 | $540.93 |
| 20 hours | 12 kWh | $1.56 | $46.80 | $569.40 |
| 21 hours | 12.6 kWh | $1.64 | $49.14 | $597.87 |
| 22 hours | 13.2 kWh | $1.72 | $51.48 | $626.34 |
| 23 hours | 13.8 kWh | $1.79 | $53.82 | $654.81 |
| 24 hours | 14.4 kWh | $1.87 | $56.16 | $683.28 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.6 kWh × $0.13 = $0.078
- Cost per day: × 15 hours = $1.17
- Month and year: × 30 days = $35.10, × 365 days = $427.05
Missouri electricity prices
Missouri pays about $0.13 per kWh, which is 26% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same bread maker would cost $47.25 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 600-watt bread maker, 15 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $47.25 |
| California | $0.32 | $86.40 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $41.85 |
| New York | $0.25 | $67.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $41.85 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $45.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $48.60 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $45.90 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $31.05 |
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 Missouri. 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.