How Much Does It Cost to Run Rice Cooker?
A rice cooker uses full power only until the water absorbs, then drops to a tiny keep-warm draw. At the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh, running a rice cooker costs about $1.00/month ($12.03/year) at typical use. Adjust the watts, hours, and your rate below for your exact number.
Cost to run a rice cooker
$12/yr
- Per day
- $0.03
- Per month
- $1.00
- Energy per year
- 73 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 rice cooker by electricity rate
Same 500 W appliance, 0.4 h/day — the bill changes with where you live.
| Scenario | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest states (North Dakota) | 11.5¢ | $0.70 | $8.40 |
| US average | 16.5¢ | $1.00 | $12.03 |
| Most expensive (Hawaii) | 42.9¢ | $2.61 | $31.29 |
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 rice cooker drawing 500 watts for about 0.4 hours a day costs roughly $0.03 per day, $1.00 per month, and $12.03 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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