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Household electricity calculator

Estimate annual electricity use from occupants and additional loads.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

People in household × Use per person [kWh/Jahr] + Household base load [kWh/Jahr] + Heating, pool, EV etc. [kWh/Jahr]

Understand the inputs

People in household
Minimum 1. Whole number.
Use per person
Unit: kWh/Jahr. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Household base load
Unit: kWh/Jahr. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Heating, pool, EV etc.
Unit: kWh/Jahr. Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

Entered consumption or sizing factors are approximations. Insulation, weather, efficiency and usage are not fully modeled; this does not replace technical system sizing.

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.

People in household
4
Use per person
900 kWh/Jahr
Household base load
1200 kWh/Jahr
Heating, pool, EV etc.
0 kWh/Jahr
Example result4,800 kWh/Jahr

Guide value: materials, specifications and regional prices can vary.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Household electricity calculator work?+

People in household × Use per person [kWh/Jahr] + Household base load [kWh/Jahr] + Heating, pool, EV etc. [kWh/Jahr]. Entered consumption or sizing factors are approximations. Insulation, weather, efficiency and usage are not fully modeled; this does not replace technical system sizing.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Entered consumption or sizing factors are approximations. Insulation, weather, efficiency and usage are not fully modeled; this does not replace technical system sizing. 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.

What happens to my inputs?+

Calculations run in your browser. Results are saved locally only when you add them to My results; favourites and history are also local. Shared links contain your values. The currency tool requests the selected currencies from its rate provider without sending your amount.

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