How much does it cost to run a electric stove burner?
A typical electric stove burner draws about 1500 watts. Used 1 hours a day, that works out to roughly $0.26 per day, $7.76 per month, and $93.08 per year on an average electricity rate of 17¢ per kWh. A single electric stove burner can consume up to 1500 watts when on high heat.
Electric Stove Burner running cost calculator
- Per day
- $0.26
- Per month
- $7.76
- Per year
- $93.08
- CO₂ / year
- 219 kg
Based on 547.5 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 stove burner 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 stove burner uses about 547.5 kWh of electricity and is responsible for roughly 219 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 stove burner is one you use daily, even small efficiency gains compound. Cutting its usage or wattage by 20% would save around $18.62 every year — money that an efficient replacement can recover over its lifetime.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to run a electric stove burner per hour?
- At 1500 watts and a 17¢/kWh rate, a electric stove burner costs about $0.26 per hour to run.
- How much electricity does a electric stove burner use per month?
- Running 1 hours a day, a electric stove burner uses roughly 45.6 kWh per month, costing about $7.76.
- Is a electric stove burner expensive to run?
- Not particularly — at around $93.08 per year, a electric stove burner is a relatively minor part of most electricity bills.
- How can I reduce my electric stove burner 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 stove burner, which uses less power for the same job.