Electricity Cost Calculator

Find the electricity cost of running an appliance.

How it is calculated

Power is converted from watts to kilowatts, multiplied by hours of use to get units (kWh), then multiplied by your tariff rate.

Formula

Units: (Power in watts ÷ 1000) × hours

Cost: Units × rate per unit

Frequently asked questions

What does 'unit' mean on my electricity bill?

One unit means one kilowatt-hour (kWh) — the energy used by a 1000-watt appliance running for one hour.