How Much Does It Cost to Run Corded Electric Lawn Mower?
A corded mower draws about 1,200 watts — mowing a typical suburban lawn costs a few cents versus a few dollars of gas. At the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh, running a corded electric lawn mower costs about $1.20/month ($14.44/year) at typical use. Adjust the watts, hours, and your rate below for your exact number.
Cost to run a corded electric lawn mower
$14/yr
- Per day
- $0.04
- Per month
- $1.20
- Energy per year
- 88 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 corded electric lawn mower by electricity rate
Same 1,200 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¢ | $0.84 | $10.08 |
| US average | 16.5¢ | $1.20 | $14.44 |
| Most expensive (Hawaii) | 42.9¢ | $3.13 | $37.55 |
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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