How Much Does a Laptop Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 60 W · 6 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.06
Monthly
$1.94
Yearly
$23.62
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.06
Monthly cost
$1.94
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$23.62
kWh / month
10.8 kWh
Local monthly estimate: $1.94 · U.S. average equivalent: $1.94
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A typical laptop uses about 60 W and costs about $0.06/day or $1.81/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 6 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.03/day (30 W) to $0.12/day (120 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $4.30
- Massachusetts $3.37
- Maine $3.32
- California $3.27
- Rhode Island $3.26
- New York $3.06
- Connecticut $3.06
- New Hampshire $2.84
- Alaska $2.76
- District of Columbia $2.56
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 60 W and 6 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 | 30 W | $0.97 |
| Typical | 60 W | $1.94 |
| High | 120 W | $3.88 |
Energy saving tips
- Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day.
- Use built-in eco or energy-saving modes whenever available.
- Shift usage to off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
FAQ
- Most laptop units fall between 30 W and 120 W, with 60 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 60 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 30–120 W.
- At typical use (6 hours/day at 60 W), the estimate is about 0.36 kWh/day and 10.8 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 6 hours/day and 60 W, this appliance uses about 0.36 kWh per day.
- At 6 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 10.8 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 0.060 kWh (at 60 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.06/day for 6 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $1.81/month at 6 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 60 W costs about $0.01/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (6 hours/day at 60 W), the estimate is about $0.06/day or $1.81/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 10.8 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $1.81/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: Avoid running this appliance longer than you need each day. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.