Cost to Run a 50-watt tower fan for 4 hours in New York
Running a 50-watt tower fan for 4 hours uses 0.2 kWh and costs $0.05 at $0.25/kWh in New York. Do that every day and it adds up to $1.50 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0130.05 kWh
- Per day
- $0.050.2 kWh
- Per week
- $0.351.4 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $1.506 kWh
- Per year
- $18.2573 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 50-watt tower fan cost per hour?
At $0.25/kWh, it costs $0.013 per hour. The maths: 50 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.05 kWh per hour, × $0.25 = $0.013.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $1.50 per month and uses 6 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.2 kWh per day, 6 kWh per month and 73 kWh per year at 4 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 timer so it stops after you fall asleep. 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 $0.60 and at 30¢ it is $1.80. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in New York
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.05 kWh | $0.013 | $0.375 | $4.56 |
| 2 hours | 0.1 kWh | $0.025 | $0.75 | $9.13 |
| 3 hours | 0.15 kWh | $0.038 | $1.13 | $13.69 |
| 4 hours | 0.2 kWh | $0.05 | $1.50 | $18.25 |
| 5 hours | 0.25 kWh | $0.063 | $1.88 | $22.81 |
| 6 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.075 | $2.25 | $27.38 |
| 7 hours | 0.35 kWh | $0.088 | $2.63 | $31.94 |
| 8 hours | 0.4 kWh | $0.10 | $3.00 | $36.50 |
| 9 hours | 0.45 kWh | $0.113 | $3.38 | $41.06 |
| 10 hours | 0.5 kWh | $0.125 | $3.75 | $45.63 |
| 11 hours | 0.55 kWh | $0.138 | $4.13 | $50.19 |
| 12 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.15 | $4.50 | $54.75 |
| 13 hours | 0.65 kWh | $0.163 | $4.88 | $59.31 |
| 14 hours | 0.7 kWh | $0.175 | $5.25 | $63.88 |
| 15 hours | 0.75 kWh | $0.188 | $5.63 | $68.44 |
| 16 hours | 0.8 kWh | $0.20 | $6.00 | $73.00 |
| 17 hours | 0.85 kWh | $0.213 | $6.38 | $77.56 |
| 18 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.225 | $6.75 | $82.13 |
| 19 hours | 0.95 kWh | $0.238 | $7.13 | $86.69 |
| 20 hours | 1 kWh | $0.25 | $7.50 | $91.25 |
| 21 hours | 1.05 kWh | $0.263 | $7.88 | $95.81 |
| 22 hours | 1.1 kWh | $0.275 | $8.25 | $100.38 |
| 23 hours | 1.15 kWh | $0.288 | $8.63 | $104.94 |
| 24 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.30 | $9.00 | $109.50 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 50 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.05 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.05 kWh × $0.25 = $0.013
- Cost per day: × 4 hours = $0.05
- Month and year: × 30 days = $1.50, × 365 days = $18.25
New York electricity prices
New York pays about $0.25 per kWh, which is 43% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same tower fan would cost $1.05 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 50-watt tower fan, 4 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $1.05 |
| California | $0.32 | $1.92 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $0.93 |
| New York | $0.25 | $1.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $0.93 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $1.02 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $1.08 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $1.02 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $0.69 |
About tower fan running costs
Tower fans use a small motor and are among the cheapest ways to keep cool.
Typical sizes: 40 W, 50 W, 60 W, 80 W.
How to spend less: Use a timer so it stops after you fall asleep.
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 New York. 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.