Cost to Run a 150-watt NAS server for 2 hours in Pennsylvania
Running a 150-watt NAS server for 2 hours uses 0.3 kWh and costs $0.054 at $0.18/kWh in Pennsylvania. Do that every day and it adds up to $1.62 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0270.15 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0540.3 kWh
- Per week
- $0.3782.1 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $1.629 kWh
- Per year
- $19.71110 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 150-watt NAS server cost per hour?
At $0.18/kWh, it costs $0.027 per hour. The maths: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh per hour, × $0.18 = $0.027.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $1.62 per month and uses 9 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.3 kWh per day, 9 kWh per month and 110 kWh per year at 2 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?
Enable drive sleep where suitable and use efficient drives for always-on storage. 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 $0.90 and at 30¢ it is $2.70. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Pennsylvania
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.15 kWh | $0.027 | $0.81 | $9.86 |
| 2 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.054 | $1.62 | $19.71 |
| 3 hours | 0.45 kWh | $0.081 | $2.43 | $29.57 |
| 4 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.108 | $3.24 | $39.42 |
| 5 hours | 0.75 kWh | $0.135 | $4.05 | $49.28 |
| 6 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.162 | $4.86 | $59.13 |
| 7 hours | 1.05 kWh | $0.189 | $5.67 | $68.99 |
| 8 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.216 | $6.48 | $78.84 |
| 9 hours | 1.35 kWh | $0.243 | $7.29 | $88.70 |
| 10 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.27 | $8.10 | $98.55 |
| 11 hours | 1.65 kWh | $0.297 | $8.91 | $108.41 |
| 12 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.324 | $9.72 | $118.26 |
| 13 hours | 1.95 kWh | $0.351 | $10.53 | $128.12 |
| 14 hours | 2.1 kWh | $0.378 | $11.34 | $137.97 |
| 15 hours | 2.25 kWh | $0.405 | $12.15 | $147.83 |
| 16 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.432 | $12.96 | $157.68 |
| 17 hours | 2.55 kWh | $0.459 | $13.77 | $167.54 |
| 18 hours | 2.7 kWh | $0.486 | $14.58 | $177.39 |
| 19 hours | 2.85 kWh | $0.513 | $15.39 | $187.25 |
| 20 hours | 3 kWh | $0.54 | $16.20 | $197.10 |
| 21 hours | 3.15 kWh | $0.567 | $17.01 | $206.96 |
| 22 hours | 3.3 kWh | $0.594 | $17.82 | $216.81 |
| 23 hours | 3.45 kWh | $0.621 | $18.63 | $226.67 |
| 24 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.648 | $19.44 | $236.52 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.15 kWh × $0.18 = $0.027
- Cost per day: × 2 hours = $0.054
- Month and year: × 30 days = $1.62, × 365 days = $19.71
Pennsylvania electricity prices
Pennsylvania pays about $0.18 per kWh, which is 3% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same NAS server would cost $1.58 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 150-watt NAS server, 2 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $1.58 |
| California | $0.32 | $2.88 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| New York | $0.25 | $2.25 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $1.62 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $1.04 |
About NAS server running costs
A network-attached storage server runs for long periods. Hard-drive count, workload and sleep settings change its average draw.
Typical sizes: 30 W, 60 W, 100 W, 150 W.
How to spend less: Enable drive sleep where suitable and use efficient drives for always-on storage.
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 Pennsylvania. 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.