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Electric Use Calculator

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Kitchen Usage Typical
Watts
$ Monthly $ Yearly
Coffee Maker
Dishwasher
Freezer (upright, 16 ft3)
Microwave Oven (in use)
Microwave Oven (stand-by)
Oven (5.4 ft3)
Range (9in Element)
Refrigerator (frostfree, 16 ft3)
Toaster
Toaster Oven
Electronics Usage Typical
Watts
$ Monthly $ Yearly
Clock Radio (in use)
Clock Radio (stand-by)
Computer (awake)
Computer (asleep)
DVD Player
Radio (stereo)
Television (27")
Television (36")
Television (53"-61" projection)
Television (flat screen)
VCR (in use)
VCR (standby)
Video Games - GameCube
Video Games - Playstation 2
Video Games - xBox
Heating and Cooling Usage Typical
Watts
$ Monthly $ Yearly
Ceiling Fan
Central Air Conditioner 30k BTU 10SEER
Dehumidifier
Heater (portable/space)
Room Air Conditioner
Water Heater (52 gallon)
Window Fan
Laundry Usage Typical
Watts
$ Monthly $ Yearly
Clothes Dryer
Clothes Washer
Clothes Iron
Miscellaneous Usage Typical
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$ Monthly $ Yearly
Aquarium
Electric Blanket (single)
Electric Blanket (double)
Hair Dryer
Vacuum Cleaner
Water Pump (deep well)
Water Bed (with heater)
TOTAL

Electricity is measured in kilowatt-hours (abbreviated kWh). One kilowatt-hour is equal to the power used by ten 100-watt bulbs for one hour. The current average charge for electricity in the U.S. is $0.10911 per kilowatt-hour. If you would like to change the rate used in the calculations above, enter a new rate below and click the "Update" button.

per kWh