Cost to Run a 1,800-watt air fryer for 5 hours in Illinois
Running a 1,800-watt air fryer for 5 hours uses 9 kWh and costs $1.53 at $0.17/kWh in Illinois. Do that every day and it adds up to $45.90 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.3061.8 kWh
- Per day
- $1.539 kWh
- Per week
- $10.7163 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $45.90270 kWh
- Per year
- $558.453,285 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 $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.306 per hour. The maths: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.306.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $45.90 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 in Illinois
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.8 kWh | $0.306 | $9.18 | $111.69 |
| 2 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.612 | $18.36 | $223.38 |
| 3 hours | 5.4 kWh | $0.918 | $27.54 | $335.07 |
| 4 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.22 | $36.72 | $446.76 |
| 5 hours | 9 kWh | $1.53 | $45.90 | $558.45 |
| 6 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.84 | $55.08 | $670.14 |
| 7 hours | 12.6 kWh | $2.14 | $64.26 | $781.83 |
| 8 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.45 | $73.44 | $893.52 |
| 9 hours | 16.2 kWh | $2.75 | $82.62 | $1,005.21 |
| 10 hours | 18 kWh | $3.06 | $91.80 | $1,116.90 |
| 11 hours | 19.8 kWh | $3.37 | $100.98 | $1,228.59 |
| 12 hours | 21.6 kWh | $3.67 | $110.16 | $1,340.28 |
| 13 hours | 23.4 kWh | $3.98 | $119.34 | $1,451.97 |
| 14 hours | 25.2 kWh | $4.28 | $128.52 | $1,563.66 |
| 15 hours | 27 kWh | $4.59 | $137.70 | $1,675.35 |
| 16 hours | 28.8 kWh | $4.90 | $146.88 | $1,787.04 |
| 17 hours | 30.6 kWh | $5.20 | $156.06 | $1,898.73 |
| 18 hours | 32.4 kWh | $5.51 | $165.24 | $2,010.42 |
| 19 hours | 34.2 kWh | $5.81 | $174.42 | $2,122.11 |
| 20 hours | 36 kWh | $6.12 | $183.60 | $2,233.80 |
| 21 hours | 37.8 kWh | $6.43 | $192.78 | $2,345.49 |
| 22 hours | 39.6 kWh | $6.73 | $201.96 | $2,457.18 |
| 23 hours | 41.4 kWh | $7.04 | $211.14 | $2,568.87 |
| 24 hours | 43.2 kWh | $7.34 | $220.32 | $2,680.56 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.8 kWh × $0.17 = $0.306
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $1.53
- Month and year: × 30 days = $45.90, × 365 days = $558.45
Illinois electricity prices
Illinois pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same air fryer would cost $47.25 a month at the national average.
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 in Illinois. 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.