Energy Bill Math

Heating costs

Space Heater Electricity Cost Calculator

Estimate what an electric space heater costs per day, active month, and heating season using your own electricity rate.

watts

Use the wattage printed on the heater or measured by a suitable power meter.

hours

Estimate active heating time, not simply how long the heater is switched on.

days
months
$/kWh

Your estimate

Estimated heating-season cost

$183.60

Cost per active month

$45.90

Cost per day used

$1.53

Energy per day used

9.00 kWh

A thermostat may cycle the heater below full power. The estimate assumes the entered wattage is drawn for every active-heating hour.

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Calculation method

How this estimate is calculated

Season cost = watts ÷ 1,000 × active hours per day × days per month × months × rate
U.S. Department of Energy: Small Space Heaters

Important assumptions

What can change the result

  • Active hours represent time drawing the entered wattage.
  • Thermostat cycling and lower power modes are reflected only if you reduce watts or active hours.
  • The calculator estimates the heater itself and does not claim whole-home heating savings.

For the most useful estimate, use measurements from a plug-in energy monitor, connected charger, vehicle dashboard, or product energy label whenever available.

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