Cost to Run an 800-watt bread maker for 5 hours in Texas
Running an 800-watt bread maker for 5 hours uses 4 kWh and costs $0.62 at $0.155/kWh in Texas. Do that every day and it adds up to $18.60 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1240.8 kWh
- Per day
- $0.624 kWh
- Per week
- $4.3428 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $18.60120 kWh
- Per year
- $226.301,460 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 $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.124 per hour. The maths: 800 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.8 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.124.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $18.60 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 in Texas
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.8 kWh | $0.124 | $3.72 | $45.26 |
| 2 hours | 1.6 kWh | $0.248 | $7.44 | $90.52 |
| 3 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.372 | $11.16 | $135.78 |
| 4 hours | 3.2 kWh | $0.496 | $14.88 | $181.04 |
| 5 hours | 4 kWh | $0.62 | $18.60 | $226.30 |
| 6 hours | 4.8 kWh | $0.744 | $22.32 | $271.56 |
| 7 hours | 5.6 kWh | $0.868 | $26.04 | $316.82 |
| 8 hours | 6.4 kWh | $0.992 | $29.76 | $362.08 |
| 9 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.12 | $33.48 | $407.34 |
| 10 hours | 8 kWh | $1.24 | $37.20 | $452.60 |
| 11 hours | 8.8 kWh | $1.36 | $40.92 | $497.86 |
| 12 hours | 9.6 kWh | $1.49 | $44.64 | $543.12 |
| 13 hours | 10.4 kWh | $1.61 | $48.36 | $588.38 |
| 14 hours | 11.2 kWh | $1.74 | $52.08 | $633.64 |
| 15 hours | 12 kWh | $1.86 | $55.80 | $678.90 |
| 16 hours | 12.8 kWh | $1.98 | $59.52 | $724.16 |
| 17 hours | 13.6 kWh | $2.11 | $63.24 | $769.42 |
| 18 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.23 | $66.96 | $814.68 |
| 19 hours | 15.2 kWh | $2.36 | $70.68 | $859.94 |
| 20 hours | 16 kWh | $2.48 | $74.40 | $905.20 |
| 21 hours | 16.8 kWh | $2.60 | $78.12 | $950.46 |
| 22 hours | 17.6 kWh | $2.73 | $81.84 | $995.72 |
| 23 hours | 18.4 kWh | $2.85 | $85.56 | $1,040.98 |
| 24 hours | 19.2 kWh | $2.98 | $89.28 | $1,086.24 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 800 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.8 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.8 kWh × $0.155 = $0.124
- Cost per day: × 5 hours = $0.62
- Month and year: × 30 days = $18.60, × 365 days = $226.30
Texas electricity prices
Texas pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same bread maker would cost $21.00 a month at the national average.
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 in Texas. 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.