Control your expenses by understanding appliance costs.
Check the label on your device (e.g., 100W bulb, 2000W Heater).
Average US rate is roughly $0.15. Check your utility bill.
Enter details to see estimating pricing
The formula is simple:
Cost = (Watts × Hours / 1000) × Rate per kWh
You divide by 1000 to convert Watts (W) into Kilowatts (kW), as energy companies bill by Kilowatt-hour (kWh).
Look for a sticker on the back or bottom of the appliance. It will list "W" (Watts) or "Amps" and "Volts" (Watts = Amps × Volts).
It might. Some plans have "Time of Use" rates where electricity is more expensive during peak evening hours.
