Electricity Bill Calculator (kWh + Cost)

Estimated monthly electricity bill from appliances, hours, and your kWh rate. 13 preset appliances plus custom entries.

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Estimated monthly electricity bill from each major appliance, its wattage, hours per day, and your local kWh rate. 13 preset appliances (AC, refrigerator, water heater, EV charger, etc.) plus custom entries. Shows the biggest energy hogs sorted by cost.

Per-appliance daily kWh = watts × hours / 1000. Monthly cost = daily kWh × billing days × rate per kWh. US average residential rate as of May 2026 is ~$0.16/kWh (EIA), with high-cost states (HI, CA, MA, NY) at $0.30-0.45/kWh and low-cost states (LA, ID, ND) at $0.10-0.12/kWh. Central AC is typically 40-60% of summer bills in hot regions; EV charging at home adds ~$30-60/month depending on miles driven. LED bulbs use 80-90% less than incandescents.

Disclaimer: Real bills vary because appliance wattage is nameplate (not actual draw), HVAC cycling depends on insulation and outdoor temperature, and tiered/time-of-use rate structures can shift bills 20-40%. Check your utility bill for actual rate and any demand charges.
Central AC (3500W)h/day
Refrigerator (150W)h/day
Water Heater (electric) (4000W)h/day
Clothes Dryer (3000W)h/day
Washing Machine (500W)h/day
Dishwasher (1500W)h/day
Microwave (1100W)h/day
LED bulbs (10 × 10W) (100W)h/day
TV (LED, 55") (90W)h/day
Desktop Computer (200W)h/day
Laptop (50W)h/day
WiFi Router (10W)h/day
EV Charger (Level 2) (7200W)h/day

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Electricity Bill Calculator (kWh + Cost) for?
Estimated monthly electricity bill from each major appliance, its wattage, hours per day, and your local kWh rate. 13 preset appliances (AC, refrigerator, water heater, EV charger, etc.) plus custom entries. Shows the biggest energy hogs sorted by cost.
How do I use the Electricity Bill Calculator (kWh + Cost)?
Per-appliance daily kWh = watts × hours / 1000. Monthly cost = daily kWh × billing days × rate per kWh. US average residential rate as of May 2026 is ~$0.16/kWh (EIA), with high-cost states (HI, CA, MA, NY) at $0.30-0.45/kWh and low-cost states (LA, ID, ND) at $0.10-0.12/kWh. Central AC is typically 40-60% of summer bills in hot regions; EV charging at home adds ~$30-60/month depending on miles driven. LED bulbs use 80-90% less than incandescents.
How accurate are my electricity bill (kwh + cost) results?
Real bills vary because appliance wattage is nameplate (not actual draw), HVAC cycling depends on insulation and outdoor temperature, and tiered/time-of-use rate structures can shift bills 20-40%. Check your utility bill for actual rate and any demand charges.
Is the Electricity Bill Calculator (kWh + Cost) free to use?
Yes - every calculator on WhichCalc is completely free with no signup, no usage limits, and no tracking on the calculation itself. Results display instantly in your browser and your inputs are never sent to a server. Bookmark the page if you use this calculator regularly.