Cost to Run a 750-watt pool pump for 12 hours
Running a 750-watt pool pump for 12 hours uses 9 kWh and costs $1.58 at $0.175/kWh. Do that every day and it adds up to $47.25 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1310.75 kWh
- Per day
- $1.589 kWh
- Per week
- $11.0363 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $47.25270 kWh
- Per year
- $574.883,285 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 750-watt pool pump cost per hour?
At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.131 per hour. The maths: 750 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.131.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 12 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $47.25 per month and uses 270 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
9 kWh per day, 270 kWh per month and 3,285 kWh per year at 12 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?
A properly sized variable-speed pump can reduce energy use; follow pool sanitation requirements. 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 $27.00 and at 30¢ it is $81.00. 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 | 0.75 kWh | $0.131 | $3.94 | $47.91 |
| 2 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.263 | $7.88 | $95.81 |
| 3 hours | 2.25 kWh | $0.394 | $11.81 | $143.72 |
| 4 hours | 3 kWh | $0.525 | $15.75 | $191.63 |
| 5 hours | 3.75 kWh | $0.656 | $19.69 | $239.53 |
| 6 hours | 4.5 kWh | $0.788 | $23.63 | $287.44 |
| 7 hours | 5.25 kWh | $0.919 | $27.56 | $335.34 |
| 8 hours | 6 kWh | $1.05 | $31.50 | $383.25 |
| 9 hours | 6.75 kWh | $1.18 | $35.44 | $431.16 |
| 10 hours | 7.5 kWh | $1.31 | $39.38 | $479.06 |
| 11 hours | 8.25 kWh | $1.44 | $43.31 | $526.97 |
| 12 hours | 9 kWh | $1.58 | $47.25 | $574.88 |
| 13 hours | 9.75 kWh | $1.71 | $51.19 | $622.78 |
| 14 hours | 10.5 kWh | $1.84 | $55.13 | $670.69 |
| 15 hours | 11.3 kWh | $1.97 | $59.06 | $718.59 |
| 16 hours | 12 kWh | $2.10 | $63.00 | $766.50 |
| 17 hours | 12.8 kWh | $2.23 | $66.94 | $814.41 |
| 18 hours | 13.5 kWh | $2.36 | $70.88 | $862.31 |
| 19 hours | 14.3 kWh | $2.49 | $74.81 | $910.22 |
| 20 hours | 15 kWh | $2.63 | $78.75 | $958.13 |
| 21 hours | 15.8 kWh | $2.76 | $82.69 | $1,006.03 |
| 22 hours | 16.5 kWh | $2.89 | $86.63 | $1,053.94 |
| 23 hours | 17.3 kWh | $3.02 | $90.56 | $1,101.84 |
| 24 hours | 18 kWh | $3.15 | $94.50 | $1,149.75 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 750 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.75 kWh × $0.175 = $0.131
- Cost per day: × 12 hours = $1.58
- Month and year: × 30 days = $47.25, × 365 days = $574.88
What it costs in different places
Same 750-watt pool pump, 12 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $47.25 |
| California | $0.32 | $86.40 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $41.85 |
| New York | $0.25 | $67.50 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $41.85 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $45.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $48.60 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $45.90 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $31.05 |
About pool pump running costs
Pool pumps can be major electricity users because they run for hours. Power depends on pump size, speed and hydraulic setup.
Typical sizes: 750 W, 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,000 W.
How to spend less: A properly sized variable-speed pump can reduce energy use; follow pool sanitation requirements.
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.