Air Conditioner Energy Usage

Air Conditioner energy usage calculator

Energy usage based on the average Air Conditioner wattage of 3,500.

Usage (kWh)
Cost ($)
Per Day:
17.50
$1.75
Per Month:
532
$53.24
Per Year:
6,384
$638.82
*Air Conditioner energy usage cost is based on the average residential retail electricity rate in the United States.

Air Conditioner Energy Usage Calculator

This calculator uses the average watt rating (100 Watts) for a Air Conditioner. You can input your Air Conditioner’s details to calculate the exact usage and cost of your device.

Hours used per day

Enter how many hours per day you estimate you run your Air Conditioner. If it is less than one hour use a decimal. For example, 30 minutes would be .5 and 15 minutes would be .25.

Power used (Watts)

Input the wattage of your Air Conditioner. If you are unsure enter the average wattage for a Air Conditioner: 3,500.

How many watts does a Air Conditioner use?

The average Air Conditioner uses 3,500 watts. Your devices wattage may be different depending on the brand, size, or other factors.  You can generally find the wattage of your Air Conditioner in the user manual or on the device itself.

Your energy rate

Enter the price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) you pay for electricity. If you are unsure you can use the average rate per kWh in the US (10 cents) or find the kWh rate in your area here.

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