Appliance energy-use calculator

Estimate kilowatt-hours and cost from watts, hours, and your price.

Appliance energy-use calculator workspace illustration

How it works

The default price is an example. Type the energy rate from your bill before you compare devices.

Assumptions

Cost equals watts divided by 1,000, times hours per day, times days, times dollars per kWh.

Methodology & limitations

Nameplate watts are not always average use. The figure is an estimate, not a savings promise or a utility quote.

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