Electricity Cost Calculator
Estimate your monthly and annual electricity bills by appliance. Add devices, set wattage and usage hours, and see a complete cost breakdown.
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How to Estimate Your Electricity Bill
Track your energy usage and save money in three simple steps.
Set Your Rate
Enter your local electricity rate in $/kWh or select from preset rates for US, UK, EU, Canada, or Australia.
Add Appliances
Choose from 20+ common appliances with default wattages, or add custom devices. Set hours per day and quantity for each.
View & Save
See a table of costs per day/month/year per appliance, total bill estimate, and CO &sub2; impact. The bar chart highlights your top energy users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about electricity cost calculations.
Energy (kWh) = Watts × Hours ÷ 1000. Daily cost = kWh × rate. Monthly cost = daily cost × 30.44. Sum all appliances for your estimated total bill.
Each kWh of grid electricity produces approximately 0.386 kg of CO &sub2; on average. Our calculator multiplies your total kWh by this factor to estimate your carbon footprint from electricity consumption.
The average US residential electricity rate is about $0.14/kWh as of 2025, ranging from $0.10/kWh in states like Louisiana to over $0.30/kWh in Hawaii and California. Use our preset rates for quick estimates.