How Much Does It Cost to Run an electric oven?
A typical electric oven uses about 2,400 watts, which costs about $0.43 per hour. Used 1 hour a day, that is $0.43 per day, $13 per month and about $158 per year at the US average of about 18 cents per kWh. Change the numbers below for your own model and rate.
Typical estimate: 1 hour of baking a day. These are typical estimates – check your own label or use a plug-in meter for exact figures.
Electric oven running cost by electricity rate
Rates vary widely across the country. $0.12 is typical of low-cost areas, $0.18 is about the national average, and $0.25–$0.35 or more is common in high-cost areas such as parts of California, New England and Hawaii.
| Rate per kWh | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.12 | $0.288 | $0.29 | $8.76 | $105 |
| $0.18 | $0.432 | $0.43 | $13.14 | $158 |
| $0.25 | $0.600 | $0.60 | $18.25 | $219 |
| $0.35 | $0.840 | $0.84 | $25.55 | $307 |
Based on 2,400 W for 1 h/day; month = 30.42 days.
Cost by hours of use per day
| Hours per day | kWh per month | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 h | 37 | $0.22 | $6.57 | $79 |
| 1 h | 73 | $0.43 | $13.14 | $158 |
| 2 h | 146 | $0.86 | $26.28 | $315 |
At 18 cents per kWh and 2,400 W.
Low, typical and high wattage
A typical electric oven averages about 2,000–3,000 W while the elements are on; the bake element is rated higher but cycles on and off to hold temperature.
| Case | Watts | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 2,000 | $0.360 | $10.95 | $131 |
| Typical | 2,400 | $0.432 | $13.14 | $158 |
| High | 3,000 | $0.540 | $16.43 | $197 |
At 1 h/day and 18 cents per kWh.
How it is calculated
2,400 W × 1 h ÷ 1,000 = 2.4 kWh per day
2.4 kWh × $0.18 = $0.43 per day
$0.43 × 30.42 days = $13.14 per month
How to cut the cost of running an electric oven
- Skip preheating for recipes that bake longer than an hour, such as roasts and casseroles.
- Bake several dishes at once, and shut an electric oven off 5–10 minutes before the end – the residual heat will finish the job.
- Do not open the door to check; DOE says opening the door can drop the oven temperature by about 25°F.
- For small portions, a toaster oven or air fryer typically uses noticeably less power than heating a full-size oven.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run an electric oven per month?
At 18 cents per kWh, a typical 2,400 W electric oven used 1 hours a day costs about $13.14 per month (73 kWh). That is about $158 a year.
How much does it cost to run an electric oven per hour?
About $0.432 per hour at 18 cents per kWh, or $0.840 per hour if you pay 35 cents per kWh. Multiply by your hours of use to estimate any day.
Why does the cost of an electric oven vary so much?
Wattage varies by model and setting – from 2,000 W to 3,000 W here. At the same 1 hours a day and 18 cents per kWh, that is $11 to $16 per month. Your electricity rate matters just as much: at 35 cents per kWh the typical unit costs $26 per month.