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How Much Electricity Does A Bread Maker Use?

A bread maker typically uses about 600 watts while running. At 3 hours a day that is 1.8 kWh per day, 54 kWh per month and 657 kWh per year.

1.8 kWh/daytypical use

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Hours per day:
$0.315per day
Per hour
$0.1050.6 kWh
Per day
$0.3151.8 kWh
Per week
$2.2112.6 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$9.4554 kWh
Per year
$114.98657 kWh

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

People also ask

How much does a 600-watt bread maker cost per hour?

At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.105 per hour. The maths: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.105.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 3 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $9.45 per month and uses 54 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

1.8 kWh per day, 54 kWh per month and 657 kWh per year at 3 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?

Use the correct loaf size and avoid leaving the keep-warm mode on. 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 $5.40 and at 30¢ it is $16.20. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour0.6 kWh$0.105$3.15$38.33
2 hours1.2 kWh$0.21$6.30$76.65
3 hours1.8 kWh$0.315$9.45$114.98
4 hours2.4 kWh$0.42$12.60$153.30
5 hours3 kWh$0.525$15.75$191.63
6 hours3.6 kWh$0.63$18.90$229.95
7 hours4.2 kWh$0.735$22.05$268.28
8 hours4.8 kWh$0.84$25.20$306.60
9 hours5.4 kWh$0.945$28.35$344.93
10 hours6 kWh$1.05$31.50$383.25
11 hours6.6 kWh$1.16$34.65$421.58
12 hours7.2 kWh$1.26$37.80$459.90
13 hours7.8 kWh$1.37$40.95$498.23
14 hours8.4 kWh$1.47$44.10$536.55
15 hours9 kWh$1.58$47.25$574.88
16 hours9.6 kWh$1.68$50.40$613.20
17 hours10.2 kWh$1.79$53.55$651.53
18 hours10.8 kWh$1.89$56.70$689.85
19 hours11.4 kWh$2.00$59.85$728.18
20 hours12 kWh$2.10$63.00$766.50
21 hours12.6 kWh$2.21$66.15$804.83
22 hours13.2 kWh$2.31$69.30$843.15
23 hours13.8 kWh$2.42$72.45$881.48
24 hours14.4 kWh$2.52$75.60$919.80

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 0.6 kWh × $0.175 = $0.105
  3. Cost per day: × 3 hours = $0.315
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $9.45, × 365 days = $114.98

About bread maker running costs

Bread makers run a motor and heating element over a multi-hour cycle. The heating element dominates electricity use.

Typical sizes: 450 W, 600 W, 800 W, 1,000 W.

How to spend less: Use the correct loaf size and avoid leaving the keep-warm mode on.

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. 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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