How Much Does An Electric Throw Blanket Cost to Run in Georgia?
An electric throw blanket typically uses 100 watts. At 3 hours a day, drawing full power about 60% of the time, and $0.15/kWh in Georgia, it costs about $0.027 per day, $0.81 per month and $9.86 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0090.06 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0270.18 kWh
- Per week
- $0.1891.26 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $0.815.4 kWh
- Per year
- $9.8665.7 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 100-watt electric throw blanket cost per hour?
At $0.15/kWh, it costs $0.009 per hour. The maths: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh per hour, × $0.15 = $0.015. This page assumes it draws full power about 60% of the time, so the hourly figure shown is lower.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 3 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $0.81 per month and uses 5.4 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.18 kWh per day, 5.4 kWh per month and 65.7 kWh per year at 3 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 built-in timer and follow the maker’s washing and safety instructions. 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 $0.54 and at 30¢ it is $1.62. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Georgia
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.06 kWh | $0.009 | $0.27 | $3.29 |
| 2 hours | 0.12 kWh | $0.018 | $0.54 | $6.57 |
| 3 hours | 0.18 kWh | $0.027 | $0.81 | $9.86 |
| 4 hours | 0.24 kWh | $0.036 | $1.08 | $13.14 |
| 5 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.045 | $1.35 | $16.43 |
| 6 hours | 0.36 kWh | $0.054 | $1.62 | $19.71 |
| 7 hours | 0.42 kWh | $0.063 | $1.89 | $23.00 |
| 8 hours | 0.48 kWh | $0.072 | $2.16 | $26.28 |
| 9 hours | 0.54 kWh | $0.081 | $2.43 | $29.57 |
| 10 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.09 | $2.70 | $32.85 |
| 11 hours | 0.66 kWh | $0.099 | $2.97 | $36.14 |
| 12 hours | 0.72 kWh | $0.108 | $3.24 | $39.42 |
| 13 hours | 0.78 kWh | $0.117 | $3.51 | $42.71 |
| 14 hours | 0.84 kWh | $0.126 | $3.78 | $45.99 |
| 15 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.135 | $4.05 | $49.28 |
| 16 hours | 0.96 kWh | $0.144 | $4.32 | $52.56 |
| 17 hours | 1.02 kWh | $0.153 | $4.59 | $55.85 |
| 18 hours | 1.08 kWh | $0.162 | $4.86 | $59.13 |
| 19 hours | 1.14 kWh | $0.171 | $5.13 | $62.42 |
| 20 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.18 | $5.40 | $65.70 |
| 21 hours | 1.26 kWh | $0.189 | $5.67 | $68.99 |
| 22 hours | 1.32 kWh | $0.198 | $5.94 | $72.27 |
| 23 hours | 1.38 kWh | $0.207 | $6.21 | $75.56 |
| 24 hours | 1.44 kWh | $0.216 | $6.48 | $78.84 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh, × 60% of the time at full power = 0.06 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.06 kWh × $0.15 = $0.009
- Cost per day: × 3 hours = $0.027
- Month and year: × 30 days = $0.81, × 365 days = $9.86
Georgia electricity prices
Georgia pays about $0.15 per kWh, which is 14% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same electric throw blanket would cost $0.945 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 100-watt electric throw blanket, 3 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $0.945 |
| California | $0.32 | $1.73 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $0.837 |
| New York | $0.25 | $1.35 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $0.837 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $0.918 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $0.972 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $0.918 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $0.621 |
About electric throw blanket running costs
Electric throw blankets use a low-power heating element and typically cycle to maintain warmth. Actual draw depends on the selected setting.
Typical sizes: 60 W, 100 W, 120 W, 180 W.
How to spend less: Use the built-in timer and follow the maker’s washing and safety instructions.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws full power about 60% of the time, because it cycles on and off.
- 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 Georgia. 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.