Cost to Run a 750-watt baseboard heater for 8 hours in New York
Running a 750-watt baseboard heater for 8 hours uses 6 kWh and costs $1.50 at $0.25/kWh in New York. Do that every day and it adds up to $45.00 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1880.75 kWh
- Per day
- $1.506 kWh
- Per week
- $10.5042 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $45.00180 kWh
- Per year
- $547.502,190 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 750-watt baseboard heater cost per hour?
At $0.25/kWh, it costs $0.188 per hour. The maths: 750 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 kWh per hour, × $0.25 = $0.188.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 8 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $45.00 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 8 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?
Lower the thermostat by 1 to 2 degrees and close doors to rooms you are not using. 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 New York
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.75 kWh | $0.188 | $5.63 | $68.44 |
| 2 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.375 | $11.25 | $136.88 |
| 3 hours | 2.25 kWh | $0.563 | $16.88 | $205.31 |
| 4 hours | 3 kWh | $0.75 | $22.50 | $273.75 |
| 5 hours | 3.75 kWh | $0.938 | $28.13 | $342.19 |
| 6 hours | 4.5 kWh | $1.13 | $33.75 | $410.63 |
| 7 hours | 5.25 kWh | $1.31 | $39.38 | $479.06 |
| 8 hours | 6 kWh | $1.50 | $45.00 | $547.50 |
| 9 hours | 6.75 kWh | $1.69 | $50.63 | $615.94 |
| 10 hours | 7.5 kWh | $1.88 | $56.25 | $684.38 |
| 11 hours | 8.25 kWh | $2.06 | $61.88 | $752.81 |
| 12 hours | 9 kWh | $2.25 | $67.50 | $821.25 |
| 13 hours | 9.75 kWh | $2.44 | $73.13 | $889.69 |
| 14 hours | 10.5 kWh | $2.63 | $78.75 | $958.13 |
| 15 hours | 11.3 kWh | $2.81 | $84.38 | $1,026.56 |
| 16 hours | 12 kWh | $3.00 | $90.00 | $1,095.00 |
| 17 hours | 12.8 kWh | $3.19 | $95.63 | $1,163.44 |
| 18 hours | 13.5 kWh | $3.38 | $101.25 | $1,231.88 |
| 19 hours | 14.3 kWh | $3.56 | $106.88 | $1,300.31 |
| 20 hours | 15 kWh | $3.75 | $112.50 | $1,368.75 |
| 21 hours | 15.8 kWh | $3.94 | $118.13 | $1,437.19 |
| 22 hours | 16.5 kWh | $4.13 | $123.75 | $1,505.63 |
| 23 hours | 17.3 kWh | $4.31 | $129.38 | $1,574.06 |
| 24 hours | 18 kWh | $4.50 | $135.00 | $1,642.50 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 750 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.75 kWh × $0.25 = $0.188
- Cost per day: × 8 hours = $1.50
- Month and year: × 30 days = $45.00, × 365 days = $547.50
New York electricity prices
New York pays about $0.25 per kWh, which is 43% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same baseboard heater would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 750-watt baseboard heater, 8 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 baseboard heater running costs
Electric baseboard heaters give roughly 250 W per foot of length. They are quiet but expensive to run all day.
Typical sizes: 500 W, 750 W, 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,000 W.
How to spend less: Lower the thermostat by 1 to 2 degrees and close doors to rooms you are not using.
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 New York. 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.