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Electricity cost per appliance

Electricity cost per appliance: enter your values and get an instant free result.

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Calculation method and formula

Power [W] ÷ 1000 × Use per day [h] × Days used per year × Price per kWh

Understand the inputs

Power
Unit: W. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Use per day
Unit: h. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Days used per year
Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Price per kWh
Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

Energy in kWh is not power in W or kW. Use measured average power or the stated annual consumption; include standby and fixed charges separately when supported.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Power
100 W
Use per day
5 h
Days used per year
365
Price per kWh
0.35
Example result63.87 per year

Use: 182.5 kWh/year.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Electricity cost per appliance work?+

Power [W] ÷ 1000 × Use per day [h] × Days used per year × Price per kWh. Energy in kWh is not power in W or kW. Use measured average power or the stated annual consumption; include standby and fixed charges separately when supported.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Energy in kWh is not power in W or kW. Use measured average power or the stated annual consumption; include standby and fixed charges separately when supported. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

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