WattCostCalc

How Much Does An Electric Griddle Cost to Run in Virginia?

An electric griddle typically uses 1,500 watts. At 0.5 hours a day and $0.155/kWh in Virginia, it costs about $0.116 per day, $3.49 per month and $42.43 per year.

$3.49 per monthat $0.155/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$0.116per day
Per hour
$0.2331.5 kWh
Per day
$0.1160.75 kWh
Per week
$0.8145.25 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$3.4922.5 kWh
Per year
$42.43274 kWh

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

People also ask

How much does a 1,500-watt electric griddle cost per hour?

At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.233 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.233.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 0.5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $3.49 per month and uses 22.5 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

0.75 kWh per day, 22.5 kWh per month and 274 kWh per year at 0.5 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?

Cook several portions together and switch off promptly after cooking. 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 $2.25 and at 30¢ it is $6.75. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Virginia

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour1.5 kWh$0.233$6.98$84.86
2 hours3 kWh$0.465$13.95$169.73
3 hours4.5 kWh$0.698$20.93$254.59
4 hours6 kWh$0.93$27.90$339.45
5 hours7.5 kWh$1.16$34.88$424.31
6 hours9 kWh$1.40$41.85$509.18
7 hours10.5 kWh$1.63$48.83$594.04
8 hours12 kWh$1.86$55.80$678.90
9 hours13.5 kWh$2.09$62.78$763.76
10 hours15 kWh$2.33$69.75$848.63
11 hours16.5 kWh$2.56$76.73$933.49
12 hours18 kWh$2.79$83.70$1,018.35
13 hours19.5 kWh$3.02$90.68$1,103.21
14 hours21 kWh$3.26$97.65$1,188.08
15 hours22.5 kWh$3.49$104.63$1,272.94
16 hours24 kWh$3.72$111.60$1,357.80
17 hours25.5 kWh$3.95$118.58$1,442.66
18 hours27 kWh$4.19$125.55$1,527.53
19 hours28.5 kWh$4.42$132.53$1,612.39
20 hours30 kWh$4.65$139.50$1,697.25
21 hours31.5 kWh$4.88$146.48$1,782.11
22 hours33 kWh$5.12$153.45$1,866.98
23 hours34.5 kWh$5.35$160.43$1,951.84
24 hours36 kWh$5.58$167.40$2,036.70

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 1.5 kWh × $0.155 = $0.233
  3. Cost per day: × 0.5 hours = $0.116
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $3.49, × 365 days = $42.43

Virginia electricity prices

Virginia pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same electric griddle would cost $3.94 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 1,500-watt electric griddle, 0.5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$3.94
California$0.32$7.20
Texas$0.155$3.49
New York$0.25$5.63
Florida$0.155$3.49
Illinois$0.17$3.83
Pennsylvania$0.18$4.05
Ohio$0.17$3.83
Washington$0.115$2.59

About electric griddle running costs

Electric griddles heat a broad surface and cycle to hold temperature. Preheat time and the amount of food affect total use.

Typical sizes: 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 1,800 W, 2,200 W.

How to spend less: Cook several portions together and switch off promptly after cooking.

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 Virginia. 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.

Read the full calculation methodology

Keep exploring