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Cost to Run a 2,000-watt appliance for 2 hours in Illinois

Running a 2,000-watt appliance for 2 hours uses 4 kWh and costs $0.68 at $0.17/kWh in Illinois. Do that every day and it adds up to $20.40 a month.

$0.68 for 2 hoursat $0.17/kWh

Calculate your own cost

Hours per day:
$0.68per day
Per hour
$0.342 kWh
Per day
$0.684 kWh
Per week
$4.7628 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$20.40120 kWh
Per year
$248.201,460 kWh

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

People also ask

How much does a 2,000-watt appliance cost per hour?

At $0.17/kWh, it costs $0.34 per hour. The maths: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh per hour, × $0.17 = $0.34.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $20.40 per month and uses 120 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

4 kWh per day, 120 kWh per month and 1,460 kWh per year at 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?

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 $12.00 and at 30¢ it is $36.00. 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 dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour2 kWh$0.34$10.20$124.10
2 hours4 kWh$0.68$20.40$248.20
3 hours6 kWh$1.02$30.60$372.30
4 hours8 kWh$1.36$40.80$496.40
5 hours10 kWh$1.70$51.00$620.50
6 hours12 kWh$2.04$61.20$744.60
7 hours14 kWh$2.38$71.40$868.70
8 hours16 kWh$2.72$81.60$992.80
9 hours18 kWh$3.06$91.80$1,116.90
10 hours20 kWh$3.40$102.00$1,241.00
11 hours22 kWh$3.74$112.20$1,365.10
12 hours24 kWh$4.08$122.40$1,489.20
13 hours26 kWh$4.42$132.60$1,613.30
14 hours28 kWh$4.76$142.80$1,737.40
15 hours30 kWh$5.10$153.00$1,861.50
16 hours32 kWh$5.44$163.20$1,985.60
17 hours34 kWh$5.78$173.40$2,109.70
18 hours36 kWh$6.12$183.60$2,233.80
19 hours38 kWh$6.46$193.80$2,357.90
20 hours40 kWh$6.80$204.00$2,482.00
21 hours42 kWh$7.14$214.20$2,606.10
22 hours44 kWh$7.48$224.40$2,730.20
23 hours46 kWh$7.82$234.60$2,854.30
24 hours48 kWh$8.16$244.80$2,978.40

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 2,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 2 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 2 kWh × $0.17 = $0.34
  3. Cost per day: × 2 hours = $0.68
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $20.40, × 365 days = $248.20

Illinois electricity prices

Illinois pays about $0.17 per kWh, which is 3% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $21.00 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 2,000-watt appliance, 2 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$21.00
California$0.32$38.40
Texas$0.155$18.60
New York$0.25$30.00
Florida$0.155$18.60
Illinois$0.17$20.40
Pennsylvania$0.18$21.60
Ohio$0.17$20.40
Washington$0.115$13.80

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.

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