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How Much Does An Iron Cost to Run in Delaware?

An iron typically uses 1,100 watts. At 0.5 hours a day and $0.17/kWh in Delaware, it costs about $0.094 per day, $2.81 per month and $34.13 per year.

$2.81 per monthat $0.17/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$0.094per day
Per hour
$0.1871.1 kWh
Per day
$0.0940.55 kWh
Per week
$0.6553.85 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$2.8116.5 kWh
Per year
$34.13201 kWh

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

People also ask

How much does a 1,100-watt iron cost per hour?

At $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.187 per hour. The maths: 1,100 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.1 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.187.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 0.5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $2.81 per month and uses 16.5 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

0.55 kWh per day, 16.5 kWh per month and 201 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?

Iron in batches and switch off a few minutes before you finish. 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 $1.65 and at 30¢ it is $4.95. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Delaware

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour1.1 kWh$0.187$5.61$68.26
2 hours2.2 kWh$0.374$11.22$136.51
3 hours3.3 kWh$0.561$16.83$204.77
4 hours4.4 kWh$0.748$22.44$273.02
5 hours5.5 kWh$0.935$28.05$341.28
6 hours6.6 kWh$1.12$33.66$409.53
7 hours7.7 kWh$1.31$39.27$477.79
8 hours8.8 kWh$1.50$44.88$546.04
9 hours9.9 kWh$1.68$50.49$614.30
10 hours11 kWh$1.87$56.10$682.55
11 hours12.1 kWh$2.06$61.71$750.81
12 hours13.2 kWh$2.24$67.32$819.06
13 hours14.3 kWh$2.43$72.93$887.32
14 hours15.4 kWh$2.62$78.54$955.57
15 hours16.5 kWh$2.81$84.15$1,023.83
16 hours17.6 kWh$2.99$89.76$1,092.08
17 hours18.7 kWh$3.18$95.37$1,160.34
18 hours19.8 kWh$3.37$100.98$1,228.59
19 hours20.9 kWh$3.55$106.59$1,296.85
20 hours22 kWh$3.74$112.20$1,365.10
21 hours23.1 kWh$3.93$117.81$1,433.36
22 hours24.2 kWh$4.11$123.42$1,501.61
23 hours25.3 kWh$4.30$129.03$1,569.87
24 hours26.4 kWh$4.49$134.64$1,638.12

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 1,100 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.1 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 1.1 kWh × $0.17 = $0.187
  3. Cost per day: × 0.5 hours = $0.094
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $2.81, × 365 days = $34.13

Delaware electricity prices

Delaware pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same iron would cost $2.89 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 1,100-watt iron, 0.5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$2.89
California$0.32$5.28
Texas$0.155$2.56
New York$0.25$4.13
Florida$0.155$2.56
Illinois$0.17$2.81
Pennsylvania$0.18$2.97
Ohio$0.17$2.81
Washington$0.115$1.90

About iron running costs

Irons cycle their heating element on and off to hold temperature.

Typical sizes: 1,000 W, 1,100 W, 1,200 W, 1,800 W.

How to spend less: Iron in batches and switch off a few minutes before you finish.

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 Delaware. 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.

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