Microwave Energy Usage

Microwave energy usage calculator

Energy usage based on the average Microwave wattage of 1000.

Usage (kWh)
Cost ($)
Per Day:
0.2823464912
$0.02942050439
Per Month:
8.583333333
$0.8943833333
Per Year:
103
$10.7326
*Microwave energy usage cost is based on the average residential retail electricity rate in the United States.

Microwave Energy Usage Calculator

This calculator uses the average watt rating (100 Watts) for a Microwave. You can input your Microwave’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 Microwave. 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 Microwave. If you are unsure enter the average wattage for a Microwave: 1000.

How many watts does a Microwave use?

The average Microwave uses 1000 watts. Your devices wattage may be different depending on the brand, size, or other factors.  You can generally find the wattage of your Microwave 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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