How Much Does An Iron Cost to Run in North Carolina?
An iron typically uses 1,100 watts. At 0.5 hours a day and $0.145/kWh in North Carolina, it costs about $0.08 per day, $2.39 per month and $29.11 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.161.1 kWh
- Per day
- $0.080.55 kWh
- Per week
- $0.5583.85 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $2.3916.5 kWh
- Per year
- $29.11201 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 $0.145/kWh, it costs $0.16 per hour. The maths: 1,100 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.1 kWh per hour, × $0.145 = $0.16.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 0.5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $2.39 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 North Carolina
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.1 kWh | $0.16 | $4.79 | $58.22 |
| 2 hours | 2.2 kWh | $0.319 | $9.57 | $116.44 |
| 3 hours | 3.3 kWh | $0.479 | $14.36 | $174.65 |
| 4 hours | 4.4 kWh | $0.638 | $19.14 | $232.87 |
| 5 hours | 5.5 kWh | $0.798 | $23.93 | $291.09 |
| 6 hours | 6.6 kWh | $0.957 | $28.71 | $349.31 |
| 7 hours | 7.7 kWh | $1.12 | $33.50 | $407.52 |
| 8 hours | 8.8 kWh | $1.28 | $38.28 | $465.74 |
| 9 hours | 9.9 kWh | $1.44 | $43.07 | $523.96 |
| 10 hours | 11 kWh | $1.60 | $47.85 | $582.18 |
| 11 hours | 12.1 kWh | $1.75 | $52.64 | $640.39 |
| 12 hours | 13.2 kWh | $1.91 | $57.42 | $698.61 |
| 13 hours | 14.3 kWh | $2.07 | $62.21 | $756.83 |
| 14 hours | 15.4 kWh | $2.23 | $66.99 | $815.05 |
| 15 hours | 16.5 kWh | $2.39 | $71.78 | $873.26 |
| 16 hours | 17.6 kWh | $2.55 | $76.56 | $931.48 |
| 17 hours | 18.7 kWh | $2.71 | $81.35 | $989.70 |
| 18 hours | 19.8 kWh | $2.87 | $86.13 | $1,047.92 |
| 19 hours | 20.9 kWh | $3.03 | $90.92 | $1,106.13 |
| 20 hours | 22 kWh | $3.19 | $95.70 | $1,164.35 |
| 21 hours | 23.1 kWh | $3.35 | $100.49 | $1,222.57 |
| 22 hours | 24.2 kWh | $3.51 | $105.27 | $1,280.79 |
| 23 hours | 25.3 kWh | $3.67 | $110.06 | $1,339.00 |
| 24 hours | 26.4 kWh | $3.83 | $114.84 | $1,397.22 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,100 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.1 kWh × $0.145 = $0.16
- Cost per day: × 0.5 hours = $0.08
- Month and year: × 30 days = $2.39, × 365 days = $29.11
North Carolina electricity prices
North Carolina pays about $0.145 per kWh, which is 17% 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.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost 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 North Carolina. 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.