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How Much Does a 20-watt electric shaver Cost to Run in Washington?

A 20-watt electric shaver uses 0.02 kWh per hour and costs $0.002 per hour at $0.115/kWh in Washington. Used 0.2 hours a day, that is $0.0005 per day, $0.014 per month and $0.168 per year.

$0.002 per hourat $0.115/kWh

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Hours per day:
$0.0005per day
Per hour
$0.0020.02 kWh
Per day
$0.00050 kWh
Per week
$0.0030.03 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$0.0140.12 kWh
Per year
$0.1681.46 kWh

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

People also ask

How much does a 20-watt electric shaver cost per hour?

At $0.115/kWh, it costs $0.002 per hour. The maths: 20 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.02 kWh per hour, × $0.115 = $0.002.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 0.2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $0.014 per month and uses 0.12 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

0 kWh per day, 0.12 kWh per month and 1.46 kWh per year at 0.2 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?

Charge as needed and use the model’s rated input for a rough estimate. 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 $0.012 and at 30¢ it is $0.036. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Washington

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour0.02 kWh$0.002$0.069$0.84
2 hours0.04 kWh$0.005$0.138$1.68
3 hours0.06 kWh$0.007$0.207$2.52
4 hours0.08 kWh$0.009$0.276$3.36
5 hours0.1 kWh$0.012$0.345$4.20
6 hours0.12 kWh$0.014$0.414$5.04
7 hours0.14 kWh$0.016$0.483$5.88
8 hours0.16 kWh$0.018$0.552$6.72
9 hours0.18 kWh$0.021$0.621$7.56
10 hours0.2 kWh$0.023$0.69$8.40
11 hours0.22 kWh$0.025$0.759$9.23
12 hours0.24 kWh$0.028$0.828$10.07
13 hours0.26 kWh$0.03$0.897$10.91
14 hours0.28 kWh$0.032$0.966$11.75
15 hours0.3 kWh$0.035$1.04$12.59
16 hours0.32 kWh$0.037$1.10$13.43
17 hours0.34 kWh$0.039$1.17$14.27
18 hours0.36 kWh$0.041$1.24$15.11
19 hours0.38 kWh$0.044$1.31$15.95
20 hours0.4 kWh$0.046$1.38$16.79
21 hours0.42 kWh$0.048$1.45$17.63
22 hours0.44 kWh$0.051$1.52$18.47
23 hours0.46 kWh$0.053$1.59$19.31
24 hours0.48 kWh$0.055$1.66$20.15

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 20 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.02 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 0.02 kWh × $0.115 = $0.002
  3. Cost per day: × 0.2 hours = $0.0005
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $0.014, × 365 days = $0.168

Washington electricity prices

Washington pays about $0.115 per kWh, which is 34% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same electric shaver would cost $0.021 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 20-watt electric shaver, 0.2 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$0.021
California$0.32$0.038
Texas$0.155$0.019
New York$0.25$0.03
Florida$0.155$0.019
Illinois$0.17$0.02
Pennsylvania$0.18$0.022
Ohio$0.17$0.02
Washington$0.115$0.014

About electric shaver running costs

Electric shavers use modest power for short periods or while charging. Battery capacity can help estimate energy per full charge.

Typical sizes: 5 W, 10 W, 20 W, 30 W.

How to spend less: Charge as needed and use the model’s rated input for a rough estimate.

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 Washington. 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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