How Much Does a 1,000-watt appliance Cost to Run in California?
A 1,000-watt appliance uses 1 kWh per hour and costs $0.32 per hour at $0.32/kWh in California. Over 4 hours a day that is $1.28 per day, $38.40 per month and $467.20 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.321 kWh
- Per day
- $1.284 kWh
- Per week
- $8.9628 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $38.40120 kWh
- Per year
- $467.201,460 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,000-watt appliance cost per hour?
At $0.32/kWh, it costs $0.32 per hour. The maths: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh per hour, × $0.32 = $0.32.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $38.40 per month and uses 120 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
4 kWh per day, 120 kWh per month and 1,460 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 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 $12.00 and at 30¢ it is $36.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in California
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1 kWh | $0.32 | $9.60 | $116.80 |
| 2 hours | 2 kWh | $0.64 | $19.20 | $233.60 |
| 3 hours | 3 kWh | $0.96 | $28.80 | $350.40 |
| 4 hours | 4 kWh | $1.28 | $38.40 | $467.20 |
| 5 hours | 5 kWh | $1.60 | $48.00 | $584.00 |
| 6 hours | 6 kWh | $1.92 | $57.60 | $700.80 |
| 7 hours | 7 kWh | $2.24 | $67.20 | $817.60 |
| 8 hours | 8 kWh | $2.56 | $76.80 | $934.40 |
| 9 hours | 9 kWh | $2.88 | $86.40 | $1,051.20 |
| 10 hours | 10 kWh | $3.20 | $96.00 | $1,168.00 |
| 11 hours | 11 kWh | $3.52 | $105.60 | $1,284.80 |
| 12 hours | 12 kWh | $3.84 | $115.20 | $1,401.60 |
| 13 hours | 13 kWh | $4.16 | $124.80 | $1,518.40 |
| 14 hours | 14 kWh | $4.48 | $134.40 | $1,635.20 |
| 15 hours | 15 kWh | $4.80 | $144.00 | $1,752.00 |
| 16 hours | 16 kWh | $5.12 | $153.60 | $1,868.80 |
| 17 hours | 17 kWh | $5.44 | $163.20 | $1,985.60 |
| 18 hours | 18 kWh | $5.76 | $172.80 | $2,102.40 |
| 19 hours | 19 kWh | $6.08 | $182.40 | $2,219.20 |
| 20 hours | 20 kWh | $6.40 | $192.00 | $2,336.00 |
| 21 hours | 21 kWh | $6.72 | $201.60 | $2,452.80 |
| 22 hours | 22 kWh | $7.04 | $211.20 | $2,569.60 |
| 23 hours | 23 kWh | $7.36 | $220.80 | $2,686.40 |
| 24 hours | 24 kWh | $7.68 | $230.40 | $2,803.20 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1 kWh × $0.32 = $0.32
- Cost per day: × 4 hours = $1.28
- Month and year: × 30 days = $38.40, × 365 days = $467.20
California electricity prices
California pays about $0.32 per kWh, which is 83% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $21.00 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,000-watt appliance, 4 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $21.00 |
| California | $0.32 | $38.40 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $18.60 |
| New York | $0.25 | $30.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $18.60 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $20.40 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $21.60 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $20.40 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $13.80 |
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 California. 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.