How Much Does A Sewing Machine Cost to Run in Kentucky?
A sewing machine typically uses 100 watts. At 2 hours a day and $0.135/kWh in Kentucky, it costs about $0.027 per day, $0.81 per month and $9.86 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0140.1 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0270.2 kWh
- Per week
- $0.1891.4 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $0.816 kWh
- Per year
- $9.8673 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 100-watt sewing machine cost per hour?
At $0.135/kWh, it costs $0.014 per hour. The maths: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh per hour, × $0.135 = $0.014.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $0.81 per month and uses 6 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.2 kWh per day, 6 kWh per month and 73 kWh per year at 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?
Switch off at the wall during long breaks. 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 $0.60 and at 30¢ it is $1.80. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Kentucky
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.1 kWh | $0.014 | $0.405 | $4.93 |
| 2 hours | 0.2 kWh | $0.027 | $0.81 | $9.86 |
| 3 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.041 | $1.22 | $14.78 |
| 4 hours | 0.4 kWh | $0.054 | $1.62 | $19.71 |
| 5 hours | 0.5 kWh | $0.068 | $2.03 | $24.64 |
| 6 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.081 | $2.43 | $29.57 |
| 7 hours | 0.7 kWh | $0.095 | $2.84 | $34.49 |
| 8 hours | 0.8 kWh | $0.108 | $3.24 | $39.42 |
| 9 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.122 | $3.65 | $44.35 |
| 10 hours | 1 kWh | $0.135 | $4.05 | $49.28 |
| 11 hours | 1.1 kWh | $0.149 | $4.46 | $54.20 |
| 12 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.162 | $4.86 | $59.13 |
| 13 hours | 1.3 kWh | $0.176 | $5.27 | $64.06 |
| 14 hours | 1.4 kWh | $0.189 | $5.67 | $68.99 |
| 15 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.203 | $6.08 | $73.91 |
| 16 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.216 | $6.48 | $78.84 |
| 17 hours | 1.7 kWh | $0.23 | $6.89 | $83.77 |
| 18 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.243 | $7.29 | $88.70 |
| 19 hours | 1.9 kWh | $0.257 | $7.70 | $93.62 |
| 20 hours | 2 kWh | $0.27 | $8.10 | $98.55 |
| 21 hours | 2.1 kWh | $0.284 | $8.51 | $103.48 |
| 22 hours | 2.2 kWh | $0.297 | $8.91 | $108.41 |
| 23 hours | 2.3 kWh | $0.311 | $9.32 | $113.33 |
| 24 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.324 | $9.72 | $118.26 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.1 kWh × $0.135 = $0.014
- Cost per day: × 2 hours = $0.027
- Month and year: × 30 days = $0.81, × 365 days = $9.86
Kentucky electricity prices
Kentucky pays about $0.135 per kWh, which is 23% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same sewing machine would cost $1.05 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 100-watt sewing machine, 2 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $1.05 |
| California | $0.32 | $1.92 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $0.93 |
| New York | $0.25 | $1.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $0.93 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $1.02 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $1.08 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $1.02 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $0.69 |
About sewing machine running costs
Sewing machine power varies with motor design and speed. The rated maximum may exceed typical draw during ordinary stitching.
Typical sizes: 50 W, 100 W, 150 W, 250 W.
How to spend less: Switch off at the wall during long breaks.
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 Kentucky. 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.