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Cost to Run a 100-watt appliance for 10 hours in Utah

Running a 100-watt appliance for 10 hours uses 1 kWh and costs $0.12 at $0.12/kWh in Utah. Do that every day and it adds up to $3.60 a month.

$0.12 for 10 hoursat $0.12/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$0.12per day
Per hour
$0.0120.1 kWh
Per day
$0.121 kWh
Per week
$0.847 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$3.6030 kWh
Per year
$43.80365 kWh

Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.

People also ask

How much does a 100-watt appliance cost per hour?

At $0.12/kWh, it costs $0.012 per hour. The maths: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh per hour, × $0.12 = $0.012.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 10 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $3.60 per month and uses 30 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

1 kWh per day, 30 kWh per month and 365 kWh per year at 10 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 it for fewer hours, switch to a lower-wattage model, and check whether your utility offers cheaper off-peak rates. Enter your own rate above to see the effect.

Does my electricity rate change the answer?

Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $3.00 and at 30¢ it is $9.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Utah

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour0.1 kWh$0.012$0.36$4.38
2 hours0.2 kWh$0.024$0.72$8.76
3 hours0.3 kWh$0.036$1.08$13.14
4 hours0.4 kWh$0.048$1.44$17.52
5 hours0.5 kWh$0.06$1.80$21.90
6 hours0.6 kWh$0.072$2.16$26.28
7 hours0.7 kWh$0.084$2.52$30.66
8 hours0.8 kWh$0.096$2.88$35.04
9 hours0.9 kWh$0.108$3.24$39.42
10 hours1 kWh$0.12$3.60$43.80
11 hours1.1 kWh$0.132$3.96$48.18
12 hours1.2 kWh$0.144$4.32$52.56
13 hours1.3 kWh$0.156$4.68$56.94
14 hours1.4 kWh$0.168$5.04$61.32
15 hours1.5 kWh$0.18$5.40$65.70
16 hours1.6 kWh$0.192$5.76$70.08
17 hours1.7 kWh$0.204$6.12$74.46
18 hours1.8 kWh$0.216$6.48$78.84
19 hours1.9 kWh$0.228$6.84$83.22
20 hours2 kWh$0.24$7.20$87.60
21 hours2.1 kWh$0.252$7.56$91.98
22 hours2.2 kWh$0.264$7.92$96.36
23 hours2.3 kWh$0.276$8.28$100.74
24 hours2.4 kWh$0.288$8.64$105.12

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 100 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 0.1 kWh × $0.12 = $0.012
  3. Cost per day: × 10 hours = $0.12
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $3.60, × 365 days = $43.80

Utah electricity prices

Utah pays about $0.12 per kWh, which is 31% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $5.25 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 100-watt appliance, 10 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$5.25
California$0.32$9.60
Texas$0.155$4.65
New York$0.25$7.50
Florida$0.155$4.65
Illinois$0.17$5.10
Pennsylvania$0.18$5.40
Ohio$0.17$5.10
Washington$0.115$3.45

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 in Utah. 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.

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