How Much Does A Heated Mattress Pad Cost to Run in British Columbia?
A heated mattress pad typically uses 100 watts. At 6 hours a day, drawing full power about 50% of the time, and C$0.12/kWh in British Columbia, it costs about C$0.036 per day, C$1.08 per month and C$13.14 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- C$0.0060.05 kWh
- Per day
- C$0.0360.3 kWh
- Per week
- C$0.2522.1 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- C$1.089 kWh
- Per year
- C$13.14110 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 100-watt heated mattress pad cost per hour?
At C$0.12/kWh, it costs C$0.006 per hour. The maths: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh per hour, × C$0.12 = C$0.012. This page assumes it draws full power about 50% of the time, so the hourly figure shown is lower.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 6 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about C$1.08 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 6 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?
Pre-warm the bed and use a low setting with the built-in timer. 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 British Columbia
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.05 kWh | C$0.006 | C$0.18 | C$2.19 |
| 2 hours | 0.1 kWh | C$0.012 | C$0.36 | C$4.38 |
| 3 hours | 0.15 kWh | C$0.018 | C$0.54 | C$6.57 |
| 4 hours | 0.2 kWh | C$0.024 | C$0.72 | C$8.76 |
| 5 hours | 0.25 kWh | C$0.03 | C$0.90 | C$10.95 |
| 6 hours | 0.3 kWh | C$0.036 | C$1.08 | C$13.14 |
| 7 hours | 0.35 kWh | C$0.042 | C$1.26 | C$15.33 |
| 8 hours | 0.4 kWh | C$0.048 | C$1.44 | C$17.52 |
| 9 hours | 0.45 kWh | C$0.054 | C$1.62 | C$19.71 |
| 10 hours | 0.5 kWh | C$0.06 | C$1.80 | C$21.90 |
| 11 hours | 0.55 kWh | C$0.066 | C$1.98 | C$24.09 |
| 12 hours | 0.6 kWh | C$0.072 | C$2.16 | C$26.28 |
| 13 hours | 0.65 kWh | C$0.078 | C$2.34 | C$28.47 |
| 14 hours | 0.7 kWh | C$0.084 | C$2.52 | C$30.66 |
| 15 hours | 0.75 kWh | C$0.09 | C$2.70 | C$32.85 |
| 16 hours | 0.8 kWh | C$0.096 | C$2.88 | C$35.04 |
| 17 hours | 0.85 kWh | C$0.102 | C$3.06 | C$37.23 |
| 18 hours | 0.9 kWh | C$0.108 | C$3.24 | C$39.42 |
| 19 hours | 0.95 kWh | C$0.114 | C$3.42 | C$41.61 |
| 20 hours | 1 kWh | C$0.12 | C$3.60 | C$43.80 |
| 21 hours | 1.05 kWh | C$0.126 | C$3.78 | C$45.99 |
| 22 hours | 1.1 kWh | C$0.132 | C$3.96 | C$48.18 |
| 23 hours | 1.15 kWh | C$0.138 | C$4.14 | C$50.37 |
| 24 hours | 1.2 kWh | C$0.144 | C$4.32 | C$52.56 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh, × 50% of the time at full power = 0.05 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.05 kWh × C$0.12 = C$0.006
- Cost per day: × 6 hours = C$0.036
- Month and year: × 30 days = C$1.08, × 365 days = C$13.14
What it costs in different places
Same 100-watt heated mattress pad, 6 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 heated mattress pad running costs
Heated mattress pads warm a bed directly, so their energy use is usually much lower than heating the whole bedroom. Thermostats cycle the element.
Typical sizes: 60 W, 100 W, 120 W, 180 W.
How to spend less: Pre-warm the bed and use a low setting with the built-in timer.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws full power about 50% 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 British Columbia. 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.