How Much Does It Cost to Run a 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.
How much electricity does a curling iron use?
At 90 W for 0.2 hours a day, a curling iron uses about 0.0 kWh per day — roughly 1 kWh per month and 7 kWh per year. That's about 1% of the 863 kWh the average US home uses in a month. Energy use is the same everywhere — only the price per kWh changes your bill.
Wondering about the circuit instead? See how many amps a curling iron draws.
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.
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