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Appliance Energy Cost Calculator

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

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per kWh
Verified formula Private

Total running cost

₹1,080.00

Energy used
135.00

For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.

How to use the Appliance Energy Cost Calculator

The Appliance Energy Cost Calculator works out your total running cost, along with 1 related figure in an instant. Enter appliance power, hours used per day and number of days and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the appliance power.
  2. Enter the hours used per day.
  3. Enter the number of days.
  4. Enter the electricity rate.
  5. Read off your total running cost, together with energy used — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Appliance Energy Cost Calculator uses the formula:

Total running cost = Appliance power × Hours used per day × Number of days ÷ 1000 × Electricity rate

Worked example

For example, with appliance power of 1,500 W, hours used per day of 3, number of days of 30 and electricity rate of per kWh8, the total running cost is ₹1,080.00.

Inputs used
Appliance power 1,500 W
Hours used per day 3
Number of days 30
Electricity rate per kWh8
Results
Total running cost ₹1,080.00
Energy used 135.00

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

Multiply watts by hours and days, divide by 1000 for kWh, then multiply by your electricity rate. A 1500 W heater for 3 hours a day over 30 days at 8 per kWh costs 1080.

It is on the appliance label or in its manual. If only amps and volts are shown, multiply them to get watts.

Use the appliance less, choose efficient models, and run heavy loads during cheaper off-peak hours where available.

Yes. Many devices draw power on standby. For a full picture, add those hours at their standby wattage.

The Appliance Energy Cost Calculator uses the formula: Total running cost = Appliance power × Hours used per day × Number of days ÷ 1000 × Electricity rate. For example, with appliance power of 1,500 W, hours used per day of 3, number of days of 30 and electricity rate of per kWh8, the total running cost is ₹1,080.00.

Enter the appliance power. Enter the hours used per day. Enter the number of days. Enter the electricity rate. Read off your total running cost, together with energy used — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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