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How Much Does a 1,500-watt appliance Cost to Run in Utah?

A 1,500-watt appliance uses 1.5 kWh per hour and costs $0.18 per hour at $0.12/kWh in Utah. Over 4 hours a day that is $0.72 per day, $21.60 per month and $262.80 per year.

$0.18 per hourat $0.12/kWh

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Hours per day:
$0.72per day
Per hour
$0.181.5 kWh
Per day
$0.726 kWh
Per week
$5.0442 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$21.60180 kWh
Per year
$262.802,190 kWh

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

People also ask

How much does a 1,500-watt appliance cost per hour?

At $0.12/kWh, it costs $0.18 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × $0.12 = $0.18.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $21.60 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 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 $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 Utah

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour1.5 kWh$0.18$5.40$65.70
2 hours3 kWh$0.36$10.80$131.40
3 hours4.5 kWh$0.54$16.20$197.10
4 hours6 kWh$0.72$21.60$262.80
5 hours7.5 kWh$0.90$27.00$328.50
6 hours9 kWh$1.08$32.40$394.20
7 hours10.5 kWh$1.26$37.80$459.90
8 hours12 kWh$1.44$43.20$525.60
9 hours13.5 kWh$1.62$48.60$591.30
10 hours15 kWh$1.80$54.00$657.00
11 hours16.5 kWh$1.98$59.40$722.70
12 hours18 kWh$2.16$64.80$788.40
13 hours19.5 kWh$2.34$70.20$854.10
14 hours21 kWh$2.52$75.60$919.80
15 hours22.5 kWh$2.70$81.00$985.50
16 hours24 kWh$2.88$86.40$1,051.20
17 hours25.5 kWh$3.06$91.80$1,116.90
18 hours27 kWh$3.24$97.20$1,182.60
19 hours28.5 kWh$3.42$102.60$1,248.30
20 hours30 kWh$3.60$108.00$1,314.00
21 hours31.5 kWh$3.78$113.40$1,379.70
22 hours33 kWh$3.96$118.80$1,445.40
23 hours34.5 kWh$4.14$124.20$1,511.10
24 hours36 kWh$4.32$129.60$1,576.80

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 1.5 kWh × $0.12 = $0.18
  3. Cost per day: × 4 hours = $0.72
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $21.60, × 365 days = $262.80

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 $31.50 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 1,500-watt appliance, 4 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost 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 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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