How Much Does It Cost to Run Blender?
A blender's motor is strong but brief — even daily smoothies add up to mere cents per month. At the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh, running a blender costs about $0.25/month ($3.01/year) at typical use. Adjust the watts, hours, and your rate below for your exact number.
Cost to run a blender
$3/yr
- Per day
- $0.01
- Per month
- $0.25
- Energy per year
- 18 kWh
Cost = power (kW) × hours × days × your rate. Defaults are typical values — enter your appliance's actual watts (often on a label) and your real rate for a precise figure.
Cost to run a blender by electricity rate
Same 500 W appliance, 0.1 h/day — the bill changes with where you live.
| Scenario | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest states (North Dakota) | 11.5¢ | $0.18 | $2.10 |
| US average | 16.5¢ | $0.25 | $3.01 |
| Most expensive (Hawaii) | 42.9¢ | $0.65 | $7.82 |
Find your state's rate on the electricity rates by state page, or see the appliance wattage chart for more devices.
Frequently asked questions
At the US-average residential rate of 16.5¢/kWh, a blender drawing 500 watts for about 0.1 hours a day costs roughly $0.01 per day, $0.25 per month, and $3.01 per year. Your actual cost depends on your electricity rate and how much you use it — adjust both in the calculator above.
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