Cost to Run a 2,500-watt electric leaf blower for 16 hours
Running a 2,500-watt electric leaf blower for 16 hours uses 40 kWh and costs $7.00 at $0.175/kWh. Do that every day and it adds up to $210.00 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.4382.5 kWh
- Per day
- $7.0040 kWh
- Per week
- $49.00280 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $210.001,200 kWh
- Per year
- $2,555.0014,600 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 electric leaf blower cost per hour?
At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.438 per hour. The maths: 2,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.438.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 16 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $210.00 per month and uses 1,200 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
40 kWh per day, 1,200 kWh per month and 14,600 kWh per year at 16 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 a lower speed when it is enough for the job. 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 $120.00 and at 30¢ it is $360.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 2.5 kWh | $0.438 | $13.13 | $159.69 |
| 2 hours | 5 kWh | $0.875 | $26.25 | $319.38 |
| 3 hours | 7.5 kWh | $1.31 | $39.38 | $479.06 |
| 4 hours | 10 kWh | $1.75 | $52.50 | $638.75 |
| 5 hours | 12.5 kWh | $2.19 | $65.63 | $798.44 |
| 6 hours | 15 kWh | $2.63 | $78.75 | $958.13 |
| 7 hours | 17.5 kWh | $3.06 | $91.88 | $1,117.81 |
| 8 hours | 20 kWh | $3.50 | $105.00 | $1,277.50 |
| 9 hours | 22.5 kWh | $3.94 | $118.13 | $1,437.19 |
| 10 hours | 25 kWh | $4.38 | $131.25 | $1,596.88 |
| 11 hours | 27.5 kWh | $4.81 | $144.38 | $1,756.56 |
| 12 hours | 30 kWh | $5.25 | $157.50 | $1,916.25 |
| 13 hours | 32.5 kWh | $5.69 | $170.63 | $2,075.94 |
| 14 hours | 35 kWh | $6.13 | $183.75 | $2,235.63 |
| 15 hours | 37.5 kWh | $6.56 | $196.88 | $2,395.31 |
| 16 hours | 40 kWh | $7.00 | $210.00 | $2,555.00 |
| 17 hours | 42.5 kWh | $7.44 | $223.13 | $2,714.69 |
| 18 hours | 45 kWh | $7.88 | $236.25 | $2,874.38 |
| 19 hours | 47.5 kWh | $8.31 | $249.38 | $3,034.06 |
| 20 hours | 50 kWh | $8.75 | $262.50 | $3,193.75 |
| 21 hours | 52.5 kWh | $9.19 | $275.63 | $3,353.44 |
| 22 hours | 55 kWh | $9.63 | $288.75 | $3,513.13 |
| 23 hours | 57.5 kWh | $10.06 | $301.88 | $3,672.81 |
| 24 hours | 60 kWh | $10.50 | $315.00 | $3,832.50 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 2,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 kWh
- Cost per hour: 2.5 kWh × $0.175 = $0.438
- Cost per day: × 16 hours = $7.00
- Month and year: × 30 days = $210.00, × 365 days = $2,555.00
What it costs in different places
Same 2,500-watt electric leaf blower, 16 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $210.00 |
| California | $0.32 | $384.00 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $186.00 |
| New York | $0.25 | $300.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $186.00 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $204.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $216.00 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $204.00 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $138.00 |
About electric leaf blower running costs
Electric leaf blowers can draw high power at full speed, but their short use means the cost per session is often modest.
Typical sizes: 800 W, 1,200 W, 1,500 W, 2,500 W.
How to spend less: Use a lower speed when it is enough for the job.
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. 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.