How Much Does a Electric blanket Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 120 W · 8 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.17
Monthly
$5.18
Yearly
$62.99
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.17
Monthly cost
$5.18
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$62.99
kWh / month
28.8 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $5.18 · U.S. average equivalent: $5.18
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A typical electric blanket uses about 120 W and costs about $0.16/day or $4.84/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 8 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.08/day (60 W) to $0.27/day (200 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $11.46
- Massachusetts $8.97
- Maine $8.85
- California $8.72
- Rhode Island $8.68
- New York $8.17
- Connecticut $8.15
- New Hampshire $7.58
- Alaska $7.35
- District of Columbia $6.83
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 120 W and 8 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 60 W | $2.59 |
| Typical | 120 W | $5.18 |
| High | 200 W | $8.63 |
Energy saving tips
- Seal air leaks and improve insulation to reduce run-time.
- Use thermostats or timers so the appliance only runs when needed.
- Combine this appliance with fans or shading to reduce demand.
FAQ
- Most electric blanket units fall between 60 W and 200 W, with 120 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 120 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 60–200 W.
- At typical use (8 hours/day at 120 W), the estimate is about 0.96 kWh/day and 28.8 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 8 hours/day and 120 W, this appliance uses about 0.96 kWh per day.
- At 8 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 28.8 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 0.120 kWh (at 120 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.16/day for 8 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $4.84/month at 8 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 120 W costs about $0.02/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (8 hours/day at 120 W), the estimate is about $0.16/day or $4.84/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 28.8 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $4.84/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Seal air leaks and improve insulation to reduce run-time. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.