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Cost to Run a 700-watt ductless mini split for 16 hours in Florida

Running a 700-watt ductless mini split for 16 hours uses 11.2 kWh and costs $1.74 at $0.155/kWh in Florida. Do that every day and it adds up to $52.08 a month.

$1.74 for 16 hoursat $0.155/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$1.74per day
Per hour
$0.1090.7 kWh
Per day
$1.7411.2 kWh
Per week
$12.1578.4 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$52.08336 kWh
Per year
$633.644,088 kWh

Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.

People also ask

How much does a 700-watt ductless mini split cost per hour?

At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.109 per hour. The maths: 700 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.7 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.109.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 16 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $52.08 per month and uses 336 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

11.2 kWh per day, 336 kWh per month and 4,088 kWh per year at 16 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?

Clean indoor filters and set a steady temperature instead of frequent large changes. 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 $33.60 and at 30¢ it is $100.80. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Florida

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour0.7 kWh$0.109$3.26$39.60
2 hours1.4 kWh$0.217$6.51$79.21
3 hours2.1 kWh$0.326$9.77$118.81
4 hours2.8 kWh$0.434$13.02$158.41
5 hours3.5 kWh$0.543$16.28$198.01
6 hours4.2 kWh$0.651$19.53$237.62
7 hours4.9 kWh$0.76$22.79$277.22
8 hours5.6 kWh$0.868$26.04$316.82
9 hours6.3 kWh$0.977$29.30$356.42
10 hours7 kWh$1.09$32.55$396.03
11 hours7.7 kWh$1.19$35.81$435.63
12 hours8.4 kWh$1.30$39.06$475.23
13 hours9.1 kWh$1.41$42.32$514.83
14 hours9.8 kWh$1.52$45.57$554.44
15 hours10.5 kWh$1.63$48.83$594.04
16 hours11.2 kWh$1.74$52.08$633.64
17 hours11.9 kWh$1.84$55.34$673.24
18 hours12.6 kWh$1.95$58.59$712.85
19 hours13.3 kWh$2.06$61.85$752.45
20 hours14 kWh$2.17$65.10$792.05
21 hours14.7 kWh$2.28$68.36$831.65
22 hours15.4 kWh$2.39$71.61$871.26
23 hours16.1 kWh$2.50$74.87$910.86
24 hours16.8 kWh$2.60$78.12$950.46

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 700 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.7 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 0.7 kWh × $0.155 = $0.109
  3. Cost per day: × 16 hours = $1.74
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $52.08, × 365 days = $633.64

Florida electricity prices

Florida pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same ductless mini split would cost $58.80 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 700-watt ductless mini split, 16 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$58.80
California$0.32$107.52
Texas$0.155$52.08
New York$0.25$84.00
Florida$0.155$52.08
Illinois$0.17$57.12
Pennsylvania$0.18$60.48
Ohio$0.17$57.12
Washington$0.115$38.64

About ductless mini split running costs

Mini-split power varies widely with capacity, efficiency and outdoor conditions. Rated input watts or the energy label gives a better estimate than cooling BTUs alone.

Typical sizes: 700 W, 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,500 W.

How to spend less: Clean indoor filters and set a steady temperature instead of frequent large changes.

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 Florida. 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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