Kilowatt Hour Calculator

Estimate kilowatt-hours from watts, kilowatts, amps, voltage, runtime hours, days, and power factor. This calculator also estimates daily, monthly, yearly energy use and electricity cost.

Calculate Kilowatt-Hours

Kilowatt-hours = kilowatts × hours. Kilowatts = watts ÷ 1,000.
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How the kilowatt hour calculator works

Power input:
The calculator can use watts, kilowatts, amps, or known kWh.

Runtime:
Power is multiplied by hours and days to estimate total energy use.

Cost estimate:
Total kWh is multiplied by the electric rate to estimate electricity cost.

Why use a kilowatt hour calculator?

A kilowatt hour calculator helps estimate how much energy an appliance, circuit, EV charger, shop, heater, or home uses over time.

It can help compare appliances, estimate monthly energy use, estimate EV charging energy, check heater or AC usage, and understand your electric bill.

What your result means

Your result shows total kWh, daily kWh, monthly kWh, yearly kWh, estimated cost, watts, kilowatts, runtime, electric rate, and appliance row comparisons.

Kilowatt hour calculator formulas

Frequently asked questions

What is a kilowatt-hour?

A kilowatt-hour is a measure of energy. It means 1 kilowatt of power used for 1 hour.

How do I calculate kWh?

Divide watts by 1,000 to get kilowatts, then multiply by hours used. For multiple days, multiply by the number of days.

How many kWh does a 1,500 watt heater use?

A 1,500 watt heater is 1.5 kW. If it runs for 8 hours, it uses 12 kWh.

Is kW the same as kWh?

No. kW measures power. kWh measures energy used over time.