Cost to Run an 800-watt bread maker for 5 hours
Running an 800-watt bread maker for 5 hours uses 4 kWh and costs $0.70 at $0.175/kWh. Do that every day and it adds up to $21.00 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.140.8 kWh
- Per day
- $0.704 kWh
- Per week
- $4.9028 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $21.00120 kWh
- Per year
- $255.501,460 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does an 800-watt bread maker cost per hour?
At $0.175/kWh, it costs $0.14 per hour. The maths: 800 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.8 kWh per hour, × $0.175 = $0.14.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $21.00 per month and uses 120 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
4 kWh per day, 120 kWh per month and 1,460 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 $12.00 and at 30¢ it is $36.00. 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 | 0.8 kWh | $0.14 | $4.20 | $51.10 |
| 2 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.28 | $8.40 | $102.20 |
| 3 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.42 | $12.60 | $153.30 |
| 4 hours | 3.2 kWh | $0.56 | $16.80 | $204.40 |
| 5 hours | 4 kWh | $0.70 | $21.00 | $255.50 |
| 6 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.84 | $25.20 | $306.60 |
| 7 hours | 5.6 kWh | $0.98 | $29.40 | $357.70 |
| 8 hours | 6.4 kWh | $1.12 | $33.60 | $408.80 |
| 9 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.26 | $37.80 | $459.90 |
| 10 hours | 8 kWh | $1.40 | $42.00 | $511.00 |
| 11 hours | 8.8 kWh | $1.54 | $46.20 | $562.10 |
| 12 hours | 9.6 kWh | $1.68 | $50.40 | $613.20 |
| 13 hours | 10.4 kWh | $1.82 | $54.60 | $664.30 |
| 14 hours | 11.2 kWh | $1.96 | $58.80 | $715.40 |
| 15 hours | 12 kWh | $2.10 | $63.00 | $766.50 |
| 16 hours | 12.8 kWh | $2.24 | $67.20 | $817.60 |
| 17 hours | 13.6 kWh | $2.38 | $71.40 | $868.70 |
| 18 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.52 | $75.60 | $919.80 |
| 19 hours | 15.2 kWh | $2.66 | $79.80 | $970.90 |
| 20 hours | 16 kWh | $2.80 | $84.00 | $1,022.00 |
| 21 hours | 16.8 kWh | $2.94 | $88.20 | $1,073.10 |
| 22 hours | 17.6 kWh | $3.08 | $92.40 | $1,124.20 |
| 23 hours | 18.4 kWh | $3.22 | $96.60 | $1,175.30 |
| 24 hours | 19.2 kWh | $3.36 | $100.80 | $1,226.40 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 800 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.8 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.8 kWh × $0.175 = $0.14
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $0.70
- Month and year: × 30 days = $21.00, × 365 days = $255.50
What it costs in different places
Same 800-watt bread maker, 5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $21.00 |
| California | $0.32 | $38.40 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $18.60 |
| New York | $0.25 | $30.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $18.60 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $20.40 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $21.60 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $20.40 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $13.80 |
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.