Cost to Run a 600-watt bread maker for 5 hours in Washington
Running a 600-watt bread maker for 5 hours uses 3 kWh and costs $0.345 at $0.115/kWh in Washington. Do that every day and it adds up to $10.35 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0690.6 kWh
- Per day
- $0.3453 kWh
- Per week
- $2.4221 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $10.3590 kWh
- Per year
- $125.931,095 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 $0.115/kWh, it costs $0.069 per hour. The maths: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh per hour, × $0.115 = $0.069.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $10.35 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 in Washington
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.6 kWh | $0.069 | $2.07 | $25.19 |
| 2 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.138 | $4.14 | $50.37 |
| 3 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.207 | $6.21 | $75.56 |
| 4 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.276 | $8.28 | $100.74 |
| 5 hours | 3 kWh | $0.345 | $10.35 | $125.93 |
| 6 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.414 | $12.42 | $151.11 |
| 7 hours | 4.2 kWh | $0.483 | $14.49 | $176.30 |
| 8 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.552 | $16.56 | $201.48 |
| 9 hours | 5.4 kWh | $0.621 | $18.63 | $226.67 |
| 10 hours | 6 kWh | $0.69 | $20.70 | $251.85 |
| 11 hours | 6.6 kWh | $0.759 | $22.77 | $277.04 |
| 12 hours | 7.2 kWh | $0.828 | $24.84 | $302.22 |
| 13 hours | 7.8 kWh | $0.897 | $26.91 | $327.41 |
| 14 hours | 8.4 kWh | $0.966 | $28.98 | $352.59 |
| 15 hours | 9 kWh | $1.04 | $31.05 | $377.78 |
| 16 hours | 9.6 kWh | $1.10 | $33.12 | $402.96 |
| 17 hours | 10.2 kWh | $1.17 | $35.19 | $428.15 |
| 18 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.24 | $37.26 | $453.33 |
| 19 hours | 11.4 kWh | $1.31 | $39.33 | $478.52 |
| 20 hours | 12 kWh | $1.38 | $41.40 | $503.70 |
| 21 hours | 12.6 kWh | $1.45 | $43.47 | $528.89 |
| 22 hours | 13.2 kWh | $1.52 | $45.54 | $554.07 |
| 23 hours | 13.8 kWh | $1.59 | $47.61 | $579.26 |
| 24 hours | 14.4 kWh | $1.66 | $49.68 | $604.44 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 600 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.6 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.6 kWh × $0.115 = $0.069
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $0.345
- Month and year: × 30 days = $10.35, × 365 days = $125.93
Washington electricity prices
Washington pays about $0.115 per kWh, which is 34% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same bread maker would cost $15.75 a month at the national average.
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 in Washington. 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.