Cost to Run an 800-watt bread maker for 10 hours in Ohio
Running an 800-watt bread maker for 10 hours uses 8 kWh and costs $1.36 at $0.17/kWh in Ohio. Do that every day and it adds up to $40.80 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1360.8 kWh
- Per day
- $1.368 kWh
- Per week
- $9.5256 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $40.80240 kWh
- Per year
- $496.402,920 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does an 800-watt bread maker cost per hour?
At $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.136 per hour. The maths: 800 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.8 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.136.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 10 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $40.80 per month and uses 240 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
8 kWh per day, 240 kWh per month and 2,920 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 $24.00 and at 30¢ it is $72.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Ohio
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.8 kWh | $0.136 | $4.08 | $49.64 |
| 2 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.272 | $8.16 | $99.28 |
| 3 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.408 | $12.24 | $148.92 |
| 4 hours | 3.2 kWh | $0.544 | $16.32 | $198.56 |
| 5 hours | 4 kWh | $0.68 | $20.40 | $248.20 |
| 6 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.816 | $24.48 | $297.84 |
| 7 hours | 5.6 kWh | $0.952 | $28.56 | $347.48 |
| 8 hours | 6.4 kWh | $1.09 | $32.64 | $397.12 |
| 9 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.22 | $36.72 | $446.76 |
| 10 hours | 8 kWh | $1.36 | $40.80 | $496.40 |
| 11 hours | 8.8 kWh | $1.50 | $44.88 | $546.04 |
| 12 hours | 9.6 kWh | $1.63 | $48.96 | $595.68 |
| 13 hours | 10.4 kWh | $1.77 | $53.04 | $645.32 |
| 14 hours | 11.2 kWh | $1.90 | $57.12 | $694.96 |
| 15 hours | 12 kWh | $2.04 | $61.20 | $744.60 |
| 16 hours | 12.8 kWh | $2.18 | $65.28 | $794.24 |
| 17 hours | 13.6 kWh | $2.31 | $69.36 | $843.88 |
| 18 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.45 | $73.44 | $893.52 |
| 19 hours | 15.2 kWh | $2.58 | $77.52 | $943.16 |
| 20 hours | 16 kWh | $2.72 | $81.60 | $992.80 |
| 21 hours | 16.8 kWh | $2.86 | $85.68 | $1,042.44 |
| 22 hours | 17.6 kWh | $2.99 | $89.76 | $1,092.08 |
| 23 hours | 18.4 kWh | $3.13 | $93.84 | $1,141.72 |
| 24 hours | 19.2 kWh | $3.26 | $97.92 | $1,191.36 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 800 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.8 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.8 kWh × $0.17 = $0.136
- Cost per day: × 10 hours = $1.36
- Month and year: × 30 days = $40.80, × 365 days = $496.40
Ohio electricity prices
Ohio pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same bread maker would cost $42.00 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 800-watt bread maker, 10 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $42.00 |
| California | $0.32 | $76.80 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $37.20 |
| New York | $0.25 | $60.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $37.20 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $40.80 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $43.20 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $40.80 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $27.60 |
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 Ohio. 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.