How Much Does It Cost to Run Curling Iron?
A curling iron draws under 100 watts for a few minutes at a time — its running cost is effectively zero. At the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh, running a curling iron costs about $0.09/month ($1.08/year) at typical use. Adjust the watts, hours, and your rate below for your exact number.
Cost to run a curling iron
$1/yr
- Per day
- $0.00
- Per month
- $0.09
- Energy per year
- 7 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 curling iron by electricity rate
Same 90 W appliance, 0.2 h/day — the bill changes with where you live.
| Scenario | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest states (North Dakota) | 11.5¢ | $0.06 | $0.76 |
| US average | 16.5¢ | $0.09 | $1.08 |
| Most expensive (Hawaii) | 42.9¢ | $0.23 | $2.82 |
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 curling iron drawing 90 watts for about 0.2 hours a day costs roughly $0.00 per day, $0.09 per month, and $1.08 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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