Cost to Run an 800-watt electric leaf blower for 5 hours in Illinois
Running an 800-watt electric leaf blower for 5 hours uses 4 kWh and costs $0.68 at $0.17/kWh in Illinois. Do that every day and it adds up to $20.40 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1360.8 kWh
- Per day
- $0.684 kWh
- Per week
- $4.7628 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $20.40120 kWh
- Per year
- $248.201,460 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does an 800-watt electric leaf blower 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 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $20.40 per month and uses 120 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
4 kWh per day, 120 kWh per month and 1,460 kWh per year at 5 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 a lower speed when it is enough for the job. 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 $12.00 and at 30¢ it is $36.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Illinois
| 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: × 5 hours = $0.68
- Month and year: × 30 days = $20.40, × 365 days = $248.20
Illinois electricity prices
Illinois pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same electric leaf blower would cost $21.00 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 800-watt electric leaf blower, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $21.00 |
| California | $0.32 | $38.40 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $18.60 |
| New York | $0.25 | $30.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $18.60 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $20.40 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $21.60 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $20.40 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $13.80 |
About electric leaf blower running costs
Electric leaf blowers can draw high power at full speed, but their short use means the cost per session is often modest.
Typical sizes: 800 W, 1,200 W, 1,500 W, 2,500 W.
How to spend less: Use a lower speed when it is enough for the job.
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 Illinois. 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.