Cost to Run a 1,800-watt iron for 5 hours in Florida
Running a 1,800-watt iron for 5 hours uses 9 kWh and costs $1.40 at $0.155/kWh in Florida. Do that every day and it adds up to $41.85 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.2791.8 kWh
- Per day
- $1.409 kWh
- Per week
- $9.7763 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $41.85270 kWh
- Per year
- $509.183,285 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 iron cost per hour?
At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.279 per hour. The maths: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.279.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $41.85 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?
Iron in batches and switch off a few minutes before you finish. 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 Florida
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 1.8 kWh | $0.279 | $8.37 | $101.84 |
| 2 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.558 | $16.74 | $203.67 |
| 3 hours | 5.4 kWh | $0.837 | $25.11 | $305.51 |
| 4 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.12 | $33.48 | $407.34 |
| 5 hours | 9 kWh | $1.40 | $41.85 | $509.18 |
| 6 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.67 | $50.22 | $611.01 |
| 7 hours | 12.6 kWh | $1.95 | $58.59 | $712.85 |
| 8 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.23 | $66.96 | $814.68 |
| 9 hours | 16.2 kWh | $2.51 | $75.33 | $916.52 |
| 10 hours | 18 kWh | $2.79 | $83.70 | $1,018.35 |
| 11 hours | 19.8 kWh | $3.07 | $92.07 | $1,120.19 |
| 12 hours | 21.6 kWh | $3.35 | $100.44 | $1,222.02 |
| 13 hours | 23.4 kWh | $3.63 | $108.81 | $1,323.86 |
| 14 hours | 25.2 kWh | $3.91 | $117.18 | $1,425.69 |
| 15 hours | 27 kWh | $4.19 | $125.55 | $1,527.53 |
| 16 hours | 28.8 kWh | $4.46 | $133.92 | $1,629.36 |
| 17 hours | 30.6 kWh | $4.74 | $142.29 | $1,731.20 |
| 18 hours | 32.4 kWh | $5.02 | $150.66 | $1,833.03 |
| 19 hours | 34.2 kWh | $5.30 | $159.03 | $1,934.87 |
| 20 hours | 36 kWh | $5.58 | $167.40 | $2,036.70 |
| 21 hours | 37.8 kWh | $5.86 | $175.77 | $2,138.54 |
| 22 hours | 39.6 kWh | $6.14 | $184.14 | $2,240.37 |
| 23 hours | 41.4 kWh | $6.42 | $192.51 | $2,342.21 |
| 24 hours | 43.2 kWh | $6.70 | $200.88 | $2,444.04 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,800 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.8 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1.8 kWh × $0.155 = $0.279
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $1.40
- Month and year: × 30 days = $41.85, × 365 days = $509.18
Florida electricity prices
Florida pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same iron would cost $47.25 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,800-watt iron, 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 iron running costs
Irons cycle their heating element on and off to hold temperature.
Typical sizes: 1,000 W, 1,100 W, 1,200 W, 1,800 W.
How to spend less: Iron in batches and switch off a few minutes before you finish.
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.