Cost to Run a 1,800-watt air fryer for 5 hours
Running a 1,800-watt air fryer for 5 hours uses 9 kWh and costs $1.58 at $0.175/kWh. Do that every day and it adds up to $47.25 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.3151.8 kWh
- Per day
- $1.589 kWh
- Per week
- $11.0363 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $47.25270 kWh
- Per year
- $574.883,285 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,800-watt air fryer cost per hour?
At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.315 per hour. The maths: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.315.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $47.25 per month and uses 270 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
9 kWh per day, 270 kWh per month and 3,285 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?
Cook full batches and skip pre-heating when the recipe allows. 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 $27.00 and at 30¢ it is $81.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.8 kWh | $0.315 | $9.45 | $114.98 |
| 2 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.63 | $18.90 | $229.95 |
| 3 hours | 5.4 kWh | $0.945 | $28.35 | $344.93 |
| 4 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.26 | $37.80 | $459.90 |
| 5 hours | 9 kWh | $1.58 | $47.25 | $574.88 |
| 6 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.89 | $56.70 | $689.85 |
| 7 hours | 12.6 kWh | $2.21 | $66.15 | $804.83 |
| 8 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.52 | $75.60 | $919.80 |
| 9 hours | 16.2 kWh | $2.84 | $85.05 | $1,034.78 |
| 10 hours | 18 kWh | $3.15 | $94.50 | $1,149.75 |
| 11 hours | 19.8 kWh | $3.47 | $103.95 | $1,264.73 |
| 12 hours | 21.6 kWh | $3.78 | $113.40 | $1,379.70 |
| 13 hours | 23.4 kWh | $4.10 | $122.85 | $1,494.68 |
| 14 hours | 25.2 kWh | $4.41 | $132.30 | $1,609.65 |
| 15 hours | 27 kWh | $4.73 | $141.75 | $1,724.63 |
| 16 hours | 28.8 kWh | $5.04 | $151.20 | $1,839.60 |
| 17 hours | 30.6 kWh | $5.36 | $160.65 | $1,954.58 |
| 18 hours | 32.4 kWh | $5.67 | $170.10 | $2,069.55 |
| 19 hours | 34.2 kWh | $5.99 | $179.55 | $2,184.53 |
| 20 hours | 36 kWh | $6.30 | $189.00 | $2,299.50 |
| 21 hours | 37.8 kWh | $6.62 | $198.45 | $2,414.48 |
| 22 hours | 39.6 kWh | $6.93 | $207.90 | $2,529.45 |
| 23 hours | 41.4 kWh | $7.25 | $217.35 | $2,644.43 |
| 24 hours | 43.2 kWh | $7.56 | $226.80 | $2,759.40 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.8 kWh × $0.175 = $0.315
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $1.58
- Month and year: × 30 days = $47.25, × 365 days = $574.88
What it costs in different places
Same 1,800-watt air fryer, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $47.25 |
| California | $0.32 | $86.40 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $41.85 |
| New York | $0.25 | $67.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $41.85 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $45.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $48.60 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $45.90 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $31.05 |
About air fryer running costs
Air fryers use a fan and heating element and cook faster than a full-size oven, so they often cost less per meal.
Typical sizes: 1,200 W, 1,500 W, 1,700 W, 1,800 W.
How to spend less: Cook full batches and skip pre-heating when the recipe allows.
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. 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.