Cost to Run a 60-watt NAS server for 5 hours
Running a 60-watt NAS server for 5 hours uses 0.3 kWh and costs $0.053 at $0.175/kWh. Do that every day and it adds up to $1.58 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0110.06 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0530.3 kWh
- Per week
- $0.3682.1 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $1.589 kWh
- Per year
- $19.16110 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 60-watt NAS server cost per hour?
At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.011 per hour. The maths: 60 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.06 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.011.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $1.58 per month and uses 9 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.3 kWh per day, 9 kWh per month and 110 kWh per year at 5 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?
Enable drive sleep where suitable and use efficient drives for always-on storage. 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 $0.90 and at 30¢ it is $2.70. 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 | 0.06 kWh | $0.011 | $0.315 | $3.83 |
| 2 hours | 0.12 kWh | $0.021 | $0.63 | $7.67 |
| 3 hours | 0.18 kWh | $0.032 | $0.945 | $11.50 |
| 4 hours | 0.24 kWh | $0.042 | $1.26 | $15.33 |
| 5 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.053 | $1.58 | $19.16 |
| 6 hours | 0.36 kWh | $0.063 | $1.89 | $23.00 |
| 7 hours | 0.42 kWh | $0.074 | $2.21 | $26.83 |
| 8 hours | 0.48 kWh | $0.084 | $2.52 | $30.66 |
| 9 hours | 0.54 kWh | $0.095 | $2.84 | $34.49 |
| 10 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.105 | $3.15 | $38.33 |
| 11 hours | 0.66 kWh | $0.116 | $3.47 | $42.16 |
| 12 hours | 0.72 kWh | $0.126 | $3.78 | $45.99 |
| 13 hours | 0.78 kWh | $0.137 | $4.10 | $49.82 |
| 14 hours | 0.84 kWh | $0.147 | $4.41 | $53.66 |
| 15 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.158 | $4.73 | $57.49 |
| 16 hours | 0.96 kWh | $0.168 | $5.04 | $61.32 |
| 17 hours | 1.02 kWh | $0.179 | $5.36 | $65.15 |
| 18 hours | 1.08 kWh | $0.189 | $5.67 | $68.99 |
| 19 hours | 1.14 kWh | $0.20 | $5.99 | $72.82 |
| 20 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.21 | $6.30 | $76.65 |
| 21 hours | 1.26 kWh | $0.221 | $6.62 | $80.48 |
| 22 hours | 1.32 kWh | $0.231 | $6.93 | $84.32 |
| 23 hours | 1.38 kWh | $0.242 | $7.25 | $88.15 |
| 24 hours | 1.44 kWh | $0.252 | $7.56 | $91.98 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 60 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.06 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.06 kWh × $0.175 = $0.011
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $0.053
- Month and year: × 30 days = $1.58, × 365 days = $19.16
What it costs in different places
Same 60-watt NAS server, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $1.58 |
| California | $0.32 | $2.88 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| New York | $0.25 | $2.25 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $1.62 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $1.04 |
About NAS server running costs
A network-attached storage server runs for long periods. Hard-drive count, workload and sleep settings change its average draw.
Typical sizes: 30 W, 60 W, 100 W, 150 W.
How to spend less: Enable drive sleep where suitable and use efficient drives for always-on storage.
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.