Appliance electricity cost
How much does a electric hob cost to run?
This worked example uses 1,800 W, 0.75 hours on each use day and 260 use days per year. Change any of these inputs in the calculator.
Illustrative 25p/kWh electricityAbout £88/year
351 kWh/year · 1.35 kWh per use day
Electricity-price sensitivity
| Electricity price | Energy/use day | Annual energy | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15p/kWh | 1.35 kWh/day when used | 351 kWh/year | £53/yr |
| 25p/kWh | 1.35 kWh/day when used | 351 kWh/year | £88/yr |
| 35p/kWh | 1.35 kWh/day when used | 351 kWh/year | £123/yr |
Important assumption
Hob elements cycle and pan size matters. This is a simple average-power scenario rather than a claim about every hob.
This is a worked planning estimate, not a measurement of your appliance. A smart plug, energy monitor or manufacturer annual-kWh figure usually gives a better real-world input for cycling appliances.