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Electricity Cost Calculator

Estimate monthly appliance running costs from wattage, usage hours, and tariff rates.

Interactive tool

Electricity Cost Calculator

Daily units

9 kWh

Monthly cost

₹2,160

Annual cost

₹25,920

Monthly units270 kWh
Tariff used₹8 per unit
Daily cost₹72
Usage assumption6 hours/day

Choice IQ readout

The estimated running cost is moderate. Still check seasonal usage and slab rates if this appliance runs daily.

  • + Compare this annual cost with the price difference of a more efficient model.
  • + Check whether your tariff changes by slab or time of day.
  • + Run the calculator again with summer or peak usage hours.

Tool guide

How to use this electricity cost calculator

Use this electricity cost calculator before buying or running high-consumption appliances. Add wattage, daily usage, and your tariff to estimate daily units, monthly cost, and annual cost.

Formula

Daily units = watts x hours used per day / 1000. Monthly cost = daily units x tariff x 30.

Air conditioners, heaters, dryers, and gaming PCs usually create the biggest monthly bill surprises.
A more efficient appliance can cost more upfront but save money if usage is high.
Your final bill may include slab pricing, fixed charges, taxes, and seasonal usage changes.

Decision guide

When to use this electricity cost calculator

Best use case

Use this page when you need a quick first estimate before comparing products, lenders, subscriptions, or buying options. It is built for practical planning, not final professional advice.

Inputs needed

Keep these numbers ready: Appliance wattage, Daily usage hours, Electricity tariff. If you are unsure, run one conservative estimate and one optimistic estimate.

Shareable result

After calculating, use the result link to save or share the same inputs. The URL parameters keep the calculation easy to revisit.

Common examples

Readers usually use this tool for air conditioner cost, refrigerator usage, work-from-home setup. The best way to read the output is to compare scenarios instead of treating one result as a final answer.

How it works

Use this electricity cost calculator before buying or running high-consumption appliances. Add wattage, daily usage, and your tariff to estimate daily units, monthly cost, and annual cost.

Examples

  • + Air conditioner cost
  • + Refrigerator usage
  • + Work-from-home setup

FAQ

How do I find appliance wattage?

Check the label, user manual, product page, or adapter. For variable-load appliances, use the rated wattage as an estimate.

What is kWh or unit?

One electricity unit is one kilowatt-hour. A 1000W appliance running for one hour uses about one unit.

Why is my real bill different from this estimate?

Bills can include fixed charges, taxes, slab rates, meter differences, and changing usage patterns.

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