Cost to Run a 1,200-watt electric leaf blower for 5 hours in Ohio
Running a 1,200-watt electric leaf blower for 5 hours uses 6 kWh and costs $1.02 at $0.17/kWh in Ohio. Do that every day and it adds up to $30.60 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.2041.2 kWh
- Per day
- $1.026 kWh
- Per week
- $7.1442 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $30.60180 kWh
- Per year
- $372.302,190 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,200-watt electric leaf blower cost per hour?
At $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.204 per hour. The maths: 1,200 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.2 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.204.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $30.60 per month and uses 180 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
6 kWh per day, 180 kWh per month and 2,190 kWh per year at 5 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 a lower speed when it is enough for the job. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $18.00 and at 30¢ it is $54.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Ohio
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.2 kWh | $0.204 | $6.12 | $74.46 |
| 2 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.408 | $12.24 | $148.92 |
| 3 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.612 | $18.36 | $223.38 |
| 4 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.816 | $24.48 | $297.84 |
| 5 hours | 6 kWh | $1.02 | $30.60 | $372.30 |
| 6 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.22 | $36.72 | $446.76 |
| 7 hours | 8.4 kWh | $1.43 | $42.84 | $521.22 |
| 8 hours | 9.6 kWh | $1.63 | $48.96 | $595.68 |
| 9 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.84 | $55.08 | $670.14 |
| 10 hours | 12 kWh | $2.04 | $61.20 | $744.60 |
| 11 hours | 13.2 kWh | $2.24 | $67.32 | $819.06 |
| 12 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.45 | $73.44 | $893.52 |
| 13 hours | 15.6 kWh | $2.65 | $79.56 | $967.98 |
| 14 hours | 16.8 kWh | $2.86 | $85.68 | $1,042.44 |
| 15 hours | 18 kWh | $3.06 | $91.80 | $1,116.90 |
| 16 hours | 19.2 kWh | $3.26 | $97.92 | $1,191.36 |
| 17 hours | 20.4 kWh | $3.47 | $104.04 | $1,265.82 |
| 18 hours | 21.6 kWh | $3.67 | $110.16 | $1,340.28 |
| 19 hours | 22.8 kWh | $3.88 | $116.28 | $1,414.74 |
| 20 hours | 24 kWh | $4.08 | $122.40 | $1,489.20 |
| 21 hours | 25.2 kWh | $4.28 | $128.52 | $1,563.66 |
| 22 hours | 26.4 kWh | $4.49 | $134.64 | $1,638.12 |
| 23 hours | 27.6 kWh | $4.69 | $140.76 | $1,712.58 |
| 24 hours | 28.8 kWh | $4.90 | $146.88 | $1,787.04 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,200 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.2 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.2 kWh × $0.17 = $0.204
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $1.02
- Month and year: × 30 days = $30.60, × 365 days = $372.30
Ohio electricity prices
Ohio pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same electric leaf blower would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,200-watt electric leaf blower, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $31.50 |
| California | $0.32 | $57.60 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $27.90 |
| New York | $0.25 | $45.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $27.90 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $30.60 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $32.40 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $30.60 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $20.70 |
About electric leaf blower running costs
Electric leaf blowers can draw high power at full speed, but their short use means the cost per session is often modest.
Typical sizes: 800 W, 1,200 W, 1,500 W, 2,500 W.
How to spend less: Use a lower speed when it is enough for the job.
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 Ohio. 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.