How Much Does A Baseboard Heater Cost to Run in Texas?
A baseboard heater typically uses 1,000 watts. At 8 hours a day and $0.155/kWh in Texas, it costs about $1.24 per day, $37.20 per month and $452.60 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.1551 kWh
- Per day
- $1.248 kWh
- Per week
- $8.6856 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $37.20240 kWh
- Per year
- $452.602,920 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,000-watt baseboard heater cost per hour?
At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.155 per hour. The maths: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.155.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 8 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $37.20 per month and uses 240 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
8 kWh per day, 240 kWh per month and 2,920 kWh per year at 8 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?
Lower the thermostat by 1 to 2 degrees and close doors to rooms you are not using. 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 $24.00 and at 30¢ it is $72.00. 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 | 1 kWh | $0.155 | $4.65 | $56.58 |
| 2 hours | 2 kWh | $0.31 | $9.30 | $113.15 |
| 3 hours | 3 kWh | $0.465 | $13.95 | $169.73 |
| 4 hours | 4 kWh | $0.62 | $18.60 | $226.30 |
| 5 hours | 5 kWh | $0.775 | $23.25 | $282.88 |
| 6 hours | 6 kWh | $0.93 | $27.90 | $339.45 |
| 7 hours | 7 kWh | $1.09 | $32.55 | $396.03 |
| 8 hours | 8 kWh | $1.24 | $37.20 | $452.60 |
| 9 hours | 9 kWh | $1.40 | $41.85 | $509.18 |
| 10 hours | 10 kWh | $1.55 | $46.50 | $565.75 |
| 11 hours | 11 kWh | $1.71 | $51.15 | $622.33 |
| 12 hours | 12 kWh | $1.86 | $55.80 | $678.90 |
| 13 hours | 13 kWh | $2.02 | $60.45 | $735.48 |
| 14 hours | 14 kWh | $2.17 | $65.10 | $792.05 |
| 15 hours | 15 kWh | $2.33 | $69.75 | $848.63 |
| 16 hours | 16 kWh | $2.48 | $74.40 | $905.20 |
| 17 hours | 17 kWh | $2.64 | $79.05 | $961.78 |
| 18 hours | 18 kWh | $2.79 | $83.70 | $1,018.35 |
| 19 hours | 19 kWh | $2.95 | $88.35 | $1,074.93 |
| 20 hours | 20 kWh | $3.10 | $93.00 | $1,131.50 |
| 21 hours | 21 kWh | $3.26 | $97.65 | $1,188.08 |
| 22 hours | 22 kWh | $3.41 | $102.30 | $1,244.65 |
| 23 hours | 23 kWh | $3.57 | $106.95 | $1,301.23 |
| 24 hours | 24 kWh | $3.72 | $111.60 | $1,357.80 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,000 W ÷ 1,000 = 1 kWh
- Cost per hour: 1 kWh × $0.155 = $0.155
- Cost per day: × 8 hours = $1.24
- Month and year: × 30 days = $37.20, × 365 days = $452.60
Texas electricity prices
Texas pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same baseboard heater would cost $42.00 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,000-watt baseboard heater, 8 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $42.00 |
| California | $0.32 | $76.80 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $37.20 |
| New York | $0.25 | $60.00 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $37.20 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $40.80 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $43.20 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $40.80 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $27.60 |
About baseboard heater running costs
Electric baseboard heaters give roughly 250 W per foot of length. They are quiet but expensive to run all day.
Typical sizes: 500 W, 750 W, 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,000 W.
How to spend less: Lower the thermostat by 1 to 2 degrees and close doors to rooms you are not using.
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.