Electricity Cost Formula – kWh × Rate

Electricity cost equals energy consumption (kWh) multiplied by your utility rate ($/kWh). Watt-hours = watts × hours; divide by 1000 to convert to kilowatt-hours. The US average rate is roughly $0.16/kWh (2024).

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