How Much Does An Electric Kettle Cost to Run in Michigan?
An electric kettle typically uses 1,500 watts. At 0.2 hours a day and $0.195/kWh in Michigan, it costs about $0.059 per day, $1.76 per month and $21.35 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.2931.5 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0590.3 kWh
- Per week
- $0.412.1 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $1.769 kWh
- Per year
- $21.35110 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 kettle cost per hour?
At $0.195/kWh, it costs $0.293 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × $0.195 = $0.293.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 0.2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $1.76 per month and uses 9 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.3 kWh per day, 9 kWh per month and 110 kWh per year at 0.2 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?
Boil only the water you need for the cup. 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 $0.90 and at 30¢ it is $2.70. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Michigan
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.5 kWh | $0.293 | $8.78 | $106.76 |
| 2 hours | 3 kWh | $0.585 | $17.55 | $213.53 |
| 3 hours | 4.5 kWh | $0.878 | $26.33 | $320.29 |
| 4 hours | 6 kWh | $1.17 | $35.10 | $427.05 |
| 5 hours | 7.5 kWh | $1.46 | $43.88 | $533.81 |
| 6 hours | 9 kWh | $1.76 | $52.65 | $640.58 |
| 7 hours | 10.5 kWh | $2.05 | $61.43 | $747.34 |
| 8 hours | 12 kWh | $2.34 | $70.20 | $854.10 |
| 9 hours | 13.5 kWh | $2.63 | $78.98 | $960.86 |
| 10 hours | 15 kWh | $2.93 | $87.75 | $1,067.63 |
| 11 hours | 16.5 kWh | $3.22 | $96.53 | $1,174.39 |
| 12 hours | 18 kWh | $3.51 | $105.30 | $1,281.15 |
| 13 hours | 19.5 kWh | $3.80 | $114.08 | $1,387.91 |
| 14 hours | 21 kWh | $4.10 | $122.85 | $1,494.68 |
| 15 hours | 22.5 kWh | $4.39 | $131.63 | $1,601.44 |
| 16 hours | 24 kWh | $4.68 | $140.40 | $1,708.20 |
| 17 hours | 25.5 kWh | $4.97 | $149.18 | $1,814.96 |
| 18 hours | 27 kWh | $5.27 | $157.95 | $1,921.73 |
| 19 hours | 28.5 kWh | $5.56 | $166.73 | $2,028.49 |
| 20 hours | 30 kWh | $5.85 | $175.50 | $2,135.25 |
| 21 hours | 31.5 kWh | $6.14 | $184.28 | $2,242.01 |
| 22 hours | 33 kWh | $6.44 | $193.05 | $2,348.78 |
| 23 hours | 34.5 kWh | $6.73 | $201.83 | $2,455.54 |
| 24 hours | 36 kWh | $7.02 | $210.60 | $2,562.30 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.5 kWh × $0.195 = $0.293
- Cost per day: × 0.2 hours = $0.059
- Month and year: × 30 days = $1.76, × 365 days = $21.35
Michigan electricity prices
Michigan pays about $0.195 per kWh, which is 11% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same electric kettle would cost $1.58 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,500-watt electric kettle, 0.2 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $1.58 |
| California | $0.32 | $2.88 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| New York | $0.25 | $2.25 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $1.62 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $1.04 |
About electric kettle running costs
Electric kettles are the most efficient way to boil water, but only boil what you need.
Typical sizes: 1,200 W, 1,500 W, 1,800 W.
How to spend less: Boil only the water you need for the cup.
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 Michigan. 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.