This Household Power Cost Calculator helps you work out and save on your electricity costs at home. Use it for light bulbs, appliances or anything else electrical. It will show you a daily, monthly and yearly cost to use.
Although our calculator will work out an accurate cost, please note that energy companies charge a standing charge (approx 50p) per day on top of any personal usage.
Currently as of 2024 a kWh costs about 28p.
Also please note that these calculations do not include ‘Daily Standing Charge’ which needs to be paid daily even before you use any electricity in your household.
Household Power Cost Calculator
There are various devices that can help you keep a track of your energy usage, such as smart meters and Kill-A-Watt type plugs. The price of electricity and gas seems to be steadily increasing these days, so any savings will probably be magnified in the long run.
The formula we use:
Typical Household Items
| Item | Watts Used |
|---|---|
| Vacuum Cleaner | 800 Watts |
| PC (Idling) | 100 Watts |
| PC (Gaming) | 300 Watts |
| Kettle | 2000 Watts |
