How Much Electricity Does A Heated Towel Rail Use?
A heated towel rail typically uses about 150 watts while running. At 4 hours a day that is 0.6 kWh per day, 18 kWh per month and 219 kWh per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0260.15 kWh
- Per day
- $0.1050.6 kWh
- Per week
- $0.7354.2 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $3.1518 kWh
- Per year
- $38.33219 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 150-watt heated towel rail cost per hour?
At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.026 per hour. The maths: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.026.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $3.15 per month and uses 18 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.6 kWh per day, 18 kWh per month and 219 kWh per year at 4 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 a timer so the rail runs only around shower time. 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 $1.80 and at 30¢ it is $5.40. 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 | 0.15 kWh | $0.026 | $0.788 | $9.58 |
| 2 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.053 | $1.58 | $19.16 |
| 3 hours | 0.45 kWh | $0.079 | $2.36 | $28.74 |
| 4 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.105 | $3.15 | $38.33 |
| 5 hours | 0.75 kWh | $0.131 | $3.94 | $47.91 |
| 6 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.158 | $4.73 | $57.49 |
| 7 hours | 1.05 kWh | $0.184 | $5.51 | $67.07 |
| 8 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.21 | $6.30 | $76.65 |
| 9 hours | 1.35 kWh | $0.236 | $7.09 | $86.23 |
| 10 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.263 | $7.88 | $95.81 |
| 11 hours | 1.65 kWh | $0.289 | $8.66 | $105.39 |
| 12 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.315 | $9.45 | $114.98 |
| 13 hours | 1.95 kWh | $0.341 | $10.24 | $124.56 |
| 14 hours | 2.1 kWh | $0.368 | $11.03 | $134.14 |
| 15 hours | 2.25 kWh | $0.394 | $11.81 | $143.72 |
| 16 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.42 | $12.60 | $153.30 |
| 17 hours | 2.55 kWh | $0.446 | $13.39 | $162.88 |
| 18 hours | 2.7 kWh | $0.473 | $14.18 | $172.46 |
| 19 hours | 2.85 kWh | $0.499 | $14.96 | $182.04 |
| 20 hours | 3 kWh | $0.525 | $15.75 | $191.63 |
| 21 hours | 3.15 kWh | $0.551 | $16.54 | $201.21 |
| 22 hours | 3.3 kWh | $0.578 | $17.33 | $210.79 |
| 23 hours | 3.45 kWh | $0.604 | $18.11 | $220.37 |
| 24 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.63 | $18.90 | $229.95 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.15 kWh × $0.175 = $0.026
- Cost per day: × 4 hours = $0.105
- Month and year: × 30 days = $3.15, × 365 days = $38.33
About heated towel rail running costs
Heated towel rails commonly use a small electric element and are often left on longer than needed. Check the product label for its rated watts.
Typical sizes: 100 W, 150 W, 200 W, 300 W.
How to spend less: Use a timer so the rail runs only around shower time.
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.