How much does it cost to run a electric oven?
A typical electric oven draws about 2400 watts. Used 1 hours a day, that works out to roughly $0.41 per day, $8.50 per month, and $102.00 per year on an average electricity rate of 17¢ per kWh. Ovens pull serious wattage while preheating and holding temperature.
Electric Oven running cost calculator
- Per day
- $0.41
- Per month
- $8.50
- Per year
- $102.00
- CO₂ / year
- 240 kg
Based on 600 kWh per year. Adjust the price per kWh to match your latest electricity bill for an exact figure.
The number that matters most is your own electricity rate. Rates range from under 11¢ per kWh in some regions to over 30¢ in others, so the same electric oven can cost two or three times as much depending on where you live. Enter your exact rate in the calculator above to get a figure tailored to your bill.
Over a full year this electric oven uses about 600 kWh of electricity and is responsible for roughly 240 kg of CO₂ emissions on an average grid. Reducing run time, or switching to a more efficient model, lowers both the cost and the footprint.
If this electric oven is one you use daily, even small efficiency gains compound. Cutting its usage or wattage by 20% would save around $20.40 every year — money that an efficient replacement can recover over its lifetime.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to run a electric oven per hour?
- At 2400 watts and a 17¢/kWh rate, a electric oven costs about $0.41 per hour to run.
- How much electricity does a electric oven use per month?
- Running 1 hours a day, a electric oven uses roughly 50.0 kWh per month, costing about $8.50.
- Is a electric oven expensive to run?
- Not particularly — at around $102.00 per year, a electric oven is a relatively minor part of most electricity bills.
- How can I reduce my electric oven running costs?
- Use it during off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use pricing, reduce daily run time, and consider an ENERGY STAR rated electric oven, which uses less power for the same job.