Cost to Run a 5-watt electric shaver for 20 hours in Pennsylvania
Running a 5-watt electric shaver for 20 hours uses 0.1 kWh and costs $0.018 at $0.18/kWh in Pennsylvania. Do that every day and it adds up to $0.54 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.00090.01 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0180.1 kWh
- Per week
- $0.1260.7 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $0.543 kWh
- Per year
- $6.5736.5 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 5-watt electric shaver cost per hour?
At $0.18/kWh, it costs $0.0009 per hour. The maths: 5 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.01 kWh per hour, × $0.18 = $0.0009.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 20 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $0.54 per month and uses 3 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.1 kWh per day, 3 kWh per month and 36.5 kWh per year at 20 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 $0.30 and at 30¢ it is $0.90. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Pennsylvania
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.01 kWh | $0.0009 | $0.027 | $0.329 |
| 2 hours | 0.01 kWh | $0.002 | $0.054 | $0.657 |
| 3 hours | 0.02 kWh | $0.003 | $0.081 | $0.986 |
| 4 hours | 0.02 kWh | $0.004 | $0.108 | $1.31 |
| 5 hours | 0.03 kWh | $0.005 | $0.135 | $1.64 |
| 6 hours | 0.03 kWh | $0.005 | $0.162 | $1.97 |
| 7 hours | 0.04 kWh | $0.006 | $0.189 | $2.30 |
| 8 hours | 0.04 kWh | $0.007 | $0.216 | $2.63 |
| 9 hours | 0.05 kWh | $0.008 | $0.243 | $2.96 |
| 10 hours | 0.05 kWh | $0.009 | $0.27 | $3.29 |
| 11 hours | 0.06 kWh | $0.01 | $0.297 | $3.61 |
| 12 hours | 0.06 kWh | $0.011 | $0.324 | $3.94 |
| 13 hours | 0.07 kWh | $0.012 | $0.351 | $4.27 |
| 14 hours | 0.07 kWh | $0.013 | $0.378 | $4.60 |
| 15 hours | 0.08 kWh | $0.014 | $0.405 | $4.93 |
| 16 hours | 0.08 kWh | $0.014 | $0.432 | $5.26 |
| 17 hours | 0.09 kWh | $0.015 | $0.459 | $5.58 |
| 18 hours | 0.09 kWh | $0.016 | $0.486 | $5.91 |
| 19 hours | 0.1 kWh | $0.017 | $0.513 | $6.24 |
| 20 hours | 0.1 kWh | $0.018 | $0.54 | $6.57 |
| 21 hours | 0.11 kWh | $0.019 | $0.567 | $6.90 |
| 22 hours | 0.11 kWh | $0.02 | $0.594 | $7.23 |
| 23 hours | 0.12 kWh | $0.021 | $0.621 | $7.56 |
| 24 hours | 0.12 kWh | $0.022 | $0.648 | $7.88 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 5 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.01 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.01 kWh × $0.18 = $0.0009
- Cost per day: × 20 hours = $0.018
- Month and year: × 30 days = $0.54, × 365 days = $6.57
Pennsylvania electricity prices
Pennsylvania pays about $0.18 per kWh, which is 3% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same electric shaver would cost $0.525 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 5-watt electric shaver, 20 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $0.525 |
| California | $0.32 | $0.96 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $0.465 |
| New York | $0.25 | $0.75 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $0.465 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $0.51 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $0.54 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $0.51 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $0.345 |
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 Pennsylvania. 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.