How Much Does An Oil-filled Radiator Cost to Run in Missouri?
An oil-filled radiator typically uses 1,500 watts. At 8 hours a day and $0.13/kWh in Missouri, it costs about $1.56 per day, $46.80 per month and $569.40 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1951.5 kWh
- Per day
- $1.5612 kWh
- Per week
- $10.9284 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $46.80360 kWh
- Per year
- $569.404,380 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 oil-filled radiator cost per hour?
At $0.13/kWh, it costs $0.195 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × $0.13 = $0.195.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 8 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $46.80 per month and uses 360 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
12 kWh per day, 360 kWh per month and 4,380 kWh per year at 8 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?
Choose a model with a thermostat and place it away from curtains and drafts. 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 $36.00 and at 30¢ it is $108.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Missouri
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.5 kWh | $0.195 | $5.85 | $71.18 |
| 2 hours | 3 kWh | $0.39 | $11.70 | $142.35 |
| 3 hours | 4.5 kWh | $0.585 | $17.55 | $213.53 |
| 4 hours | 6 kWh | $0.78 | $23.40 | $284.70 |
| 5 hours | 7.5 kWh | $0.975 | $29.25 | $355.88 |
| 6 hours | 9 kWh | $1.17 | $35.10 | $427.05 |
| 7 hours | 10.5 kWh | $1.37 | $40.95 | $498.23 |
| 8 hours | 12 kWh | $1.56 | $46.80 | $569.40 |
| 9 hours | 13.5 kWh | $1.76 | $52.65 | $640.58 |
| 10 hours | 15 kWh | $1.95 | $58.50 | $711.75 |
| 11 hours | 16.5 kWh | $2.15 | $64.35 | $782.93 |
| 12 hours | 18 kWh | $2.34 | $70.20 | $854.10 |
| 13 hours | 19.5 kWh | $2.54 | $76.05 | $925.28 |
| 14 hours | 21 kWh | $2.73 | $81.90 | $996.45 |
| 15 hours | 22.5 kWh | $2.93 | $87.75 | $1,067.63 |
| 16 hours | 24 kWh | $3.12 | $93.60 | $1,138.80 |
| 17 hours | 25.5 kWh | $3.32 | $99.45 | $1,209.98 |
| 18 hours | 27 kWh | $3.51 | $105.30 | $1,281.15 |
| 19 hours | 28.5 kWh | $3.71 | $111.15 | $1,352.33 |
| 20 hours | 30 kWh | $3.90 | $117.00 | $1,423.50 |
| 21 hours | 31.5 kWh | $4.10 | $122.85 | $1,494.68 |
| 22 hours | 33 kWh | $4.29 | $128.70 | $1,565.85 |
| 23 hours | 34.5 kWh | $4.49 | $134.55 | $1,637.03 |
| 24 hours | 36 kWh | $4.68 | $140.40 | $1,708.20 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.5 kWh × $0.13 = $0.195
- Cost per day: × 8 hours = $1.56
- Month and year: × 30 days = $46.80, × 365 days = $569.40
Missouri electricity prices
Missouri pays about $0.13 per kWh, which is 26% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same oil-filled radiator would cost $63.00 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,500-watt oil-filled radiator, 8 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $63.00 |
| California | $0.32 | $115.20 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $55.80 |
| New York | $0.25 | $90.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $55.80 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $61.20 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $64.80 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $61.20 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $41.40 |
About oil-filled radiator running costs
Oil-filled radiators heat slowly and keep warming the room after the element switches off, so they cycle less than fan heaters.
Typical sizes: 700 W, 1,000 W, 1,200 W, 1,500 W.
How to spend less: Choose a model with a thermostat and place it away from curtains and drafts.
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 Missouri. 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.