Cost to Run a 600-watt bread maker for 5 hours
Running a 600-watt bread maker for 5 hours uses 3 kWh and costs $0.525 at $0.175/kWh. Do that every day and it adds up to $15.75 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1050.6 kWh
- Per day
- $0.5253 kWh
- Per week
- $3.6821 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $15.7590 kWh
- Per year
- $191.631,095 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 600-watt bread maker cost per hour?
At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.105 per hour. The maths: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.105.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $15.75 per month and uses 90 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
3 kWh per day, 90 kWh per month and 1,095 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?
Use the correct loaf size and avoid leaving the keep-warm mode on. 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 $9.00 and at 30¢ it is $27.00. 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 | 0.6 kWh | $0.105 | $3.15 | $38.33 |
| 2 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.21 | $6.30 | $76.65 |
| 3 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.315 | $9.45 | $114.98 |
| 4 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.42 | $12.60 | $153.30 |
| 5 hours | 3 kWh | $0.525 | $15.75 | $191.63 |
| 6 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.63 | $18.90 | $229.95 |
| 7 hours | 4.2 kWh | $0.735 | $22.05 | $268.28 |
| 8 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.84 | $25.20 | $306.60 |
| 9 hours | 5.4 kWh | $0.945 | $28.35 | $344.93 |
| 10 hours | 6 kWh | $1.05 | $31.50 | $383.25 |
| 11 hours | 6.6 kWh | $1.16 | $34.65 | $421.58 |
| 12 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.26 | $37.80 | $459.90 |
| 13 hours | 7.8 kWh | $1.37 | $40.95 | $498.23 |
| 14 hours | 8.4 kWh | $1.47 | $44.10 | $536.55 |
| 15 hours | 9 kWh | $1.58 | $47.25 | $574.88 |
| 16 hours | 9.6 kWh | $1.68 | $50.40 | $613.20 |
| 17 hours | 10.2 kWh | $1.79 | $53.55 | $651.53 |
| 18 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.89 | $56.70 | $689.85 |
| 19 hours | 11.4 kWh | $2.00 | $59.85 | $728.18 |
| 20 hours | 12 kWh | $2.10 | $63.00 | $766.50 |
| 21 hours | 12.6 kWh | $2.21 | $66.15 | $804.83 |
| 22 hours | 13.2 kWh | $2.31 | $69.30 | $843.15 |
| 23 hours | 13.8 kWh | $2.42 | $72.45 | $881.48 |
| 24 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.52 | $75.60 | $919.80 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.6 kWh × $0.175 = $0.105
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $0.525
- Month and year: × 30 days = $15.75, × 365 days = $191.63
What it costs in different places
Same 600-watt bread maker, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $15.75 |
| California | $0.32 | $28.80 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $13.95 |
| New York | $0.25 | $22.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $13.95 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $15.30 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $16.20 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $15.30 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $10.35 |
About bread maker running costs
Bread makers run a motor and heating element over a multi-hour cycle. The heating element dominates electricity use.
Typical sizes: 450 W, 600 W, 800 W, 1,000 W.
How to spend less: Use the correct loaf size and avoid leaving the keep-warm mode on.
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.