How Much Does A Hair Dryer Cost to Run in New Jersey?
A hair dryer typically uses 1,500 watts. At 0.2 hours a day and $0.205/kWh in New Jersey, it costs about $0.062 per day, $1.85 per month and $22.45 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.3081.5 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0620.3 kWh
- Per week
- $0.4312.1 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $1.859 kWh
- Per year
- $22.45110 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 hair dryer cost per hour?
At $0.205/kWh, it costs $0.308 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × $0.205 = $0.308.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 0.2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $1.85 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?
Towel dry first and use the low-heat setting when you can. 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 New Jersey
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.5 kWh | $0.308 | $9.23 | $112.24 |
| 2 hours | 3 kWh | $0.615 | $18.45 | $224.48 |
| 3 hours | 4.5 kWh | $0.923 | $27.68 | $336.71 |
| 4 hours | 6 kWh | $1.23 | $36.90 | $448.95 |
| 5 hours | 7.5 kWh | $1.54 | $46.13 | $561.19 |
| 6 hours | 9 kWh | $1.85 | $55.35 | $673.43 |
| 7 hours | 10.5 kWh | $2.15 | $64.58 | $785.66 |
| 8 hours | 12 kWh | $2.46 | $73.80 | $897.90 |
| 9 hours | 13.5 kWh | $2.77 | $83.03 | $1,010.14 |
| 10 hours | 15 kWh | $3.08 | $92.25 | $1,122.38 |
| 11 hours | 16.5 kWh | $3.38 | $101.48 | $1,234.61 |
| 12 hours | 18 kWh | $3.69 | $110.70 | $1,346.85 |
| 13 hours | 19.5 kWh | $4.00 | $119.93 | $1,459.09 |
| 14 hours | 21 kWh | $4.31 | $129.15 | $1,571.33 |
| 15 hours | 22.5 kWh | $4.61 | $138.38 | $1,683.56 |
| 16 hours | 24 kWh | $4.92 | $147.60 | $1,795.80 |
| 17 hours | 25.5 kWh | $5.23 | $156.83 | $1,908.04 |
| 18 hours | 27 kWh | $5.54 | $166.05 | $2,020.28 |
| 19 hours | 28.5 kWh | $5.84 | $175.28 | $2,132.51 |
| 20 hours | 30 kWh | $6.15 | $184.50 | $2,244.75 |
| 21 hours | 31.5 kWh | $6.46 | $193.73 | $2,356.99 |
| 22 hours | 33 kWh | $6.77 | $202.95 | $2,469.23 |
| 23 hours | 34.5 kWh | $7.07 | $212.18 | $2,581.46 |
| 24 hours | 36 kWh | $7.38 | $221.40 | $2,693.70 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.5 kWh × $0.205 = $0.308
- Cost per day: × 0.2 hours = $0.062
- Month and year: × 30 days = $1.85, × 365 days = $22.45
New Jersey electricity prices
New Jersey pays about $0.205 per kWh, which is 17% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same hair dryer would cost $1.58 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,500-watt hair dryer, 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 hair dryer running costs
Hair dryers have high wattage but short use, so the cost per session is small.
Typical sizes: 1,200 W, 1,500 W, 1,875 W, 2,000 W.
How to spend less: Towel dry first and use the low-heat setting when you can.
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 New Jersey. 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.