Cost to Run a 1,200-watt appliance for 5 hours in Florida
Running a 1,200-watt appliance for 5 hours uses 6 kWh and costs $0.93 at $0.155/kWh in Florida. Do that every day and it adds up to $27.90 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1861.2 kWh
- Per day
- $0.936 kWh
- Per week
- $6.5142 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $27.90180 kWh
- Per year
- $339.452,190 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 appliance cost per hour?
At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.186 per hour. The maths: 1,200 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.2 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.186.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $27.90 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 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 $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 Florida
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.2 kWh | $0.186 | $5.58 | $67.89 |
| 2 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.372 | $11.16 | $135.78 |
| 3 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.558 | $16.74 | $203.67 |
| 4 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.744 | $22.32 | $271.56 |
| 5 hours | 6 kWh | $0.93 | $27.90 | $339.45 |
| 6 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.12 | $33.48 | $407.34 |
| 7 hours | 8.4 kWh | $1.30 | $39.06 | $475.23 |
| 8 hours | 9.6 kWh | $1.49 | $44.64 | $543.12 |
| 9 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.67 | $50.22 | $611.01 |
| 10 hours | 12 kWh | $1.86 | $55.80 | $678.90 |
| 11 hours | 13.2 kWh | $2.05 | $61.38 | $746.79 |
| 12 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.23 | $66.96 | $814.68 |
| 13 hours | 15.6 kWh | $2.42 | $72.54 | $882.57 |
| 14 hours | 16.8 kWh | $2.60 | $78.12 | $950.46 |
| 15 hours | 18 kWh | $2.79 | $83.70 | $1,018.35 |
| 16 hours | 19.2 kWh | $2.98 | $89.28 | $1,086.24 |
| 17 hours | 20.4 kWh | $3.16 | $94.86 | $1,154.13 |
| 18 hours | 21.6 kWh | $3.35 | $100.44 | $1,222.02 |
| 19 hours | 22.8 kWh | $3.53 | $106.02 | $1,289.91 |
| 20 hours | 24 kWh | $3.72 | $111.60 | $1,357.80 |
| 21 hours | 25.2 kWh | $3.91 | $117.18 | $1,425.69 |
| 22 hours | 26.4 kWh | $4.09 | $122.76 | $1,493.58 |
| 23 hours | 27.6 kWh | $4.28 | $128.34 | $1,561.47 |
| 24 hours | 28.8 kWh | $4.46 | $133.92 | $1,629.36 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,200 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.2 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.2 kWh × $0.155 = $0.186
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $0.93
- Month and year: × 30 days = $27.90, × 365 days = $339.45
Florida electricity prices
Florida pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,200-watt appliance, 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 |
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 Florida. 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.