How Much Does an 80-watt freezer Cost to Run in Texas?
An 80-watt freezer uses 0.08 kWh per hour and costs $0.012 per hour at $0.155/kWh in Texas. Used 24 hours a day, that is $0.298 per day, $8.93 per month and $108.62 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0120.08 kWh
- Per day
- $0.2981.92 kWh
- Per week
- $2.0813.4 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $8.9357.6 kWh
- Per year
- $108.62701 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does an 80-watt freezer cost per hour?
At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.012 per hour. The maths: 80 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.08 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.012.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 24 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $8.93 per month and uses 57.6 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
1.92 kWh per day, 57.6 kWh per month and 701 kWh per year at 24 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?
Defrost manual-defrost models when ice builds up and keep the freezer full. 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 $5.76 and at 30¢ it is $17.28. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Texas
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.08 kWh | $0.012 | $0.372 | $4.53 |
| 2 hours | 0.16 kWh | $0.025 | $0.744 | $9.05 |
| 3 hours | 0.24 kWh | $0.037 | $1.12 | $13.58 |
| 4 hours | 0.32 kWh | $0.05 | $1.49 | $18.10 |
| 5 hours | 0.4 kWh | $0.062 | $1.86 | $22.63 |
| 6 hours | 0.48 kWh | $0.074 | $2.23 | $27.16 |
| 7 hours | 0.56 kWh | $0.087 | $2.60 | $31.68 |
| 8 hours | 0.64 kWh | $0.099 | $2.98 | $36.21 |
| 9 hours | 0.72 kWh | $0.112 | $3.35 | $40.73 |
| 10 hours | 0.8 kWh | $0.124 | $3.72 | $45.26 |
| 11 hours | 0.88 kWh | $0.136 | $4.09 | $49.79 |
| 12 hours | 0.96 kWh | $0.149 | $4.46 | $54.31 |
| 13 hours | 1.04 kWh | $0.161 | $4.84 | $58.84 |
| 14 hours | 1.12 kWh | $0.174 | $5.21 | $63.36 |
| 15 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.186 | $5.58 | $67.89 |
| 16 hours | 1.28 kWh | $0.198 | $5.95 | $72.42 |
| 17 hours | 1.36 kWh | $0.211 | $6.32 | $76.94 |
| 18 hours | 1.44 kWh | $0.223 | $6.70 | $81.47 |
| 19 hours | 1.52 kWh | $0.236 | $7.07 | $85.99 |
| 20 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.248 | $7.44 | $90.52 |
| 21 hours | 1.68 kWh | $0.26 | $7.81 | $95.05 |
| 22 hours | 1.76 kWh | $0.273 | $8.18 | $99.57 |
| 23 hours | 1.84 kWh | $0.285 | $8.56 | $104.10 |
| 24 hours | 1.92 kWh | $0.298 | $8.93 | $108.62 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 80 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.08 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.08 kWh × $0.155 = $0.012
- Cost per day: × 24 hours = $0.298
- Month and year: × 30 days = $8.93, × 365 days = $108.62
Texas electricity prices
Texas pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same freezer would cost $10.08 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 80-watt freezer, 24 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $10.08 |
| California | $0.32 | $18.43 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $8.93 |
| New York | $0.25 | $14.40 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $8.93 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $9.79 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $10.37 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $9.79 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $6.62 |
About freezer running costs
Chest and upright freezers cycle like refrigerators. Chest freezers lose less cold when opened.
Typical sizes: 80 W, 100 W, 150 W, 200 W.
How to spend less: Defrost manual-defrost models when ice builds up and keep the freezer full.
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 Texas. 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.