How Much Electricity Does An Electric Pressure Cooker Use?
An electric pressure cooker typically uses about 1,000 watts while running. At 0.8 hours a day that is 0.8 kWh per day, 24 kWh per month and 292 kWh per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1751 kWh
- Per day
- $0.140.8 kWh
- Per week
- $0.985.6 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $4.2024 kWh
- Per year
- $51.10292 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,000-watt electric pressure cooker cost per hour?
At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.175 per hour. The maths: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.175.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 0.8 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $4.20 per month and uses 24 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.8 kWh per day, 24 kWh per month and 292 kWh per year at 0.8 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?
Use the correct liquid amount and batch meals to make use of one heating cycle. 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 $2.40 and at 30¢ it is $7.20. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1 kWh | $0.175 | $5.25 | $63.88 |
| 2 hours | 2 kWh | $0.35 | $10.50 | $127.75 |
| 3 hours | 3 kWh | $0.525 | $15.75 | $191.63 |
| 4 hours | 4 kWh | $0.70 | $21.00 | $255.50 |
| 5 hours | 5 kWh | $0.875 | $26.25 | $319.38 |
| 6 hours | 6 kWh | $1.05 | $31.50 | $383.25 |
| 7 hours | 7 kWh | $1.23 | $36.75 | $447.13 |
| 8 hours | 8 kWh | $1.40 | $42.00 | $511.00 |
| 9 hours | 9 kWh | $1.58 | $47.25 | $574.88 |
| 10 hours | 10 kWh | $1.75 | $52.50 | $638.75 |
| 11 hours | 11 kWh | $1.93 | $57.75 | $702.63 |
| 12 hours | 12 kWh | $2.10 | $63.00 | $766.50 |
| 13 hours | 13 kWh | $2.28 | $68.25 | $830.38 |
| 14 hours | 14 kWh | $2.45 | $73.50 | $894.25 |
| 15 hours | 15 kWh | $2.63 | $78.75 | $958.13 |
| 16 hours | 16 kWh | $2.80 | $84.00 | $1,022.00 |
| 17 hours | 17 kWh | $2.98 | $89.25 | $1,085.88 |
| 18 hours | 18 kWh | $3.15 | $94.50 | $1,149.75 |
| 19 hours | 19 kWh | $3.33 | $99.75 | $1,213.63 |
| 20 hours | 20 kWh | $3.50 | $105.00 | $1,277.50 |
| 21 hours | 21 kWh | $3.68 | $110.25 | $1,341.38 |
| 22 hours | 22 kWh | $3.85 | $115.50 | $1,405.25 |
| 23 hours | 23 kWh | $4.03 | $120.75 | $1,469.13 |
| 24 hours | 24 kWh | $4.20 | $126.00 | $1,533.00 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1 kWh × $0.175 = $0.175
- Cost per day: × 0.8 hours = $0.14
- Month and year: × 30 days = $4.20, × 365 days = $51.10
About electric pressure cooker running costs
Electric pressure cookers use a heating element to reach pressure, then cycle to maintain it. Total use depends on recipe and food volume.
Typical sizes: 700 W, 1,000 W, 1,200 W, 1,500 W.
How to spend less: Use the correct liquid amount and batch meals to make use of one heating cycle.
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.