Cost to Run a 2,500-watt ductless mini split for 2 hours in California
Running a 2,500-watt ductless mini split for 2 hours uses 5 kWh and costs $1.60 at $0.32/kWh in California. Do that every day and it adds up to $48.00 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.802.5 kWh
- Per day
- $1.605 kWh
- Per week
- $11.2035 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $48.00150 kWh
- Per year
- $584.001,825 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 2,500-watt ductless mini split cost per hour?
At $0.32/kWh, it costs $0.80 per hour. The maths: 2,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 kWh per hour, × $0.32 = $0.80.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $48.00 per month and uses 150 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
5 kWh per day, 150 kWh per month and 1,825 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?
Clean indoor filters and set a steady temperature instead of frequent large changes. 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 $15.00 and at 30¢ it is $45.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in California
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 2.5 kWh | $0.80 | $24.00 | $292.00 |
| 2 hours | 5 kWh | $1.60 | $48.00 | $584.00 |
| 3 hours | 7.5 kWh | $2.40 | $72.00 | $876.00 |
| 4 hours | 10 kWh | $3.20 | $96.00 | $1,168.00 |
| 5 hours | 12.5 kWh | $4.00 | $120.00 | $1,460.00 |
| 6 hours | 15 kWh | $4.80 | $144.00 | $1,752.00 |
| 7 hours | 17.5 kWh | $5.60 | $168.00 | $2,044.00 |
| 8 hours | 20 kWh | $6.40 | $192.00 | $2,336.00 |
| 9 hours | 22.5 kWh | $7.20 | $216.00 | $2,628.00 |
| 10 hours | 25 kWh | $8.00 | $240.00 | $2,920.00 |
| 11 hours | 27.5 kWh | $8.80 | $264.00 | $3,212.00 |
| 12 hours | 30 kWh | $9.60 | $288.00 | $3,504.00 |
| 13 hours | 32.5 kWh | $10.40 | $312.00 | $3,796.00 |
| 14 hours | 35 kWh | $11.20 | $336.00 | $4,088.00 |
| 15 hours | 37.5 kWh | $12.00 | $360.00 | $4,380.00 |
| 16 hours | 40 kWh | $12.80 | $384.00 | $4,672.00 |
| 17 hours | 42.5 kWh | $13.60 | $408.00 | $4,964.00 |
| 18 hours | 45 kWh | $14.40 | $432.00 | $5,256.00 |
| 19 hours | 47.5 kWh | $15.20 | $456.00 | $5,548.00 |
| 20 hours | 50 kWh | $16.00 | $480.00 | $5,840.00 |
| 21 hours | 52.5 kWh | $16.80 | $504.00 | $6,132.00 |
| 22 hours | 55 kWh | $17.60 | $528.00 | $6,424.00 |
| 23 hours | 57.5 kWh | $18.40 | $552.00 | $6,716.00 |
| 24 hours | 60 kWh | $19.20 | $576.00 | $7,008.00 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 2,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 kWh
- Cost per hour: 2.5 kWh × $0.32 = $0.80
- Cost per day: × 2 hours = $1.60
- Month and year: × 30 days = $48.00, × 365 days = $584.00
California electricity prices
California pays about $0.32 per kWh, which is 83% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same ductless mini split would cost $26.25 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 2,500-watt ductless mini split, 2 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $26.25 |
| California | $0.32 | $48.00 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $23.25 |
| New York | $0.25 | $37.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $23.25 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $25.50 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $27.00 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $25.50 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $17.25 |
About ductless mini split running costs
Mini-split power varies widely with capacity, efficiency and outdoor conditions. Rated input watts or the energy label gives a better estimate than cooling BTUs alone.
Typical sizes: 700 W, 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,500 W.
How to spend less: Clean indoor filters and set a steady temperature instead of frequent large changes.
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 California. 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.