Ceiling Fan electricity cost calculator
In this example, a ceiling fan at 60W and 100% duty cycle costs $0.011 per scheduled hour. At 8.00 hours per day, that is $2.65 per 30.44 use days, using the August 2026 US average of 18.16¢/kWh. Adjust the calculator for your appliance and electricity bill.
Ceiling Fan electricity cost calculator
Use watts and running time, or enter energy from a label, meter or completed load. Your inputs stay on this device.
Enter a number within each field’s limits to calculate your cost.
Your estimated energy cost
175 kWh across 365 use days per year
Power mode includes your selected duty cycle. The monthly figure assumes 30.44 use days; the annual total uses your selected use days. These are estimates at the entered rate.
Energy charges only. Fixed utility fees, purchase, installation and maintenance are excluded. See the calculation method and sources.
Running cost at different usage times
These examples hold 60W, 100% duty cycle and 18.16¢/kWh constant. They illustrate the arithmetic, not recommended schedules. Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions.
| Hours per use day | kWh per day | Cost per day | 30.44 use days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0.240 kWh | $0.04 | $1.33 |
| 8 | 0.480 kWh | $0.09 | $2.65 |
| 12 | 0.720 kWh | $0.13 | $3.98 |
| 24 | 1.440 kWh | $0.26 | $7.96 |
How to estimate your ceiling fan electricity use
A ceiling fan usually has different power draw at each speed. The motor and any attached lights are separate loads, so choose whether you are estimating the fan alone or the complete fixture.
The example wattage does not describe every speed or model. Use 100% duty for steady draw during selected operating hours; use average measured watts when speed changes.
- Use the fan wattage at the selected speed. If a measurement already includes the light kit, do not add the lights again.
- A CFM/W efficiency rating describes airflow per watt under specified conditions; it is not the electrical input in watts. Check the model's input specification or measurement for the speed you use.
- For a motor drawing a steady 60W, eight hours uses 0.48 kWh. At an illustrative $0.20/kWh that costs $0.096, or about ten cents.
- At that same continuous 60W, 24 hours uses 1.44 kWh. Multiply by your rate for a full-day example.
- A fan creates airflow rather than removing heat like an air conditioner. Whether it reduces cooling costs depends on how it changes your air-conditioner use.
Calculation and data sources
Daily kWh = watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × duty cycle ÷ 100. Multiply kWh by your rate in dollars per kWh to get cost. The wattage, hours and duty cycle above are editable example assumptions, not EIA measurements of this appliance.
The US and state average prices come from the EIA for August 2026. A state average is a starting point; your bill is the better source for your tariff.
Electricity running cost by state
Sorted by average electricity price. These reference figures use 8.00 hours per day at 100% duty cycle, for 30.44 days per month and 365 days per year. Seasonal use will cost less than this year-round scenario. Click a state to load its rate.
| State | Rate /kWh | Per month | Per year | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $1.86 | $22.29 | |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $1.88 | $22.55 | |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $1.94 | $23.32 | |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $1.94 | $23.32 | |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $1.95 | $23.42 | |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $1.96 | $23.51 | |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $1.98 | $23.72 | |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $2.02 | $24.18 | |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $2.10 | $25.18 | |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $2.11 | $25.28 | |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $2.11 | $25.28 | |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $2.14 | $25.63 | |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $2.17 | $25.96 | |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $2.18 | $26.19 | |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $2.19 | $26.26 | |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $2.20 | $26.37 | |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $2.21 | $26.54 | |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $2.26 | $27.10 | |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $2.27 | $27.28 | |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $2.30 | $27.61 | |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $2.32 | $27.86 | |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $2.32 | $27.87 | |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $2.33 | $27.89 | |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $2.34 | $28.07 | |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $2.38 | $28.58 | |
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $2.39 | $28.61 | |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $2.41 | $28.93 | |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $2.49 | $29.82 | |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $2.49 | $29.89 | |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $2.51 | $30.08 | |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $2.51 | $30.13 | |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $2.58 | $30.91 | |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $2.73 | $32.76 | |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $2.82 | $33.85 | |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $2.83 | $33.95 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $2.84 | $34.01 | |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $3.13 | $37.49 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $3.18 | $38.14 | |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $3.36 | $40.28 | |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $3.48 | $41.77 | |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $3.58 | $42.94 | |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $3.60 | $43.12 | |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $3.80 | $45.52 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $4.04 | $48.43 | |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $4.12 | $49.37 | |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $4.19 | $50.19 | |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $4.30 | $51.53 | |
| California | 29.75¢ | $4.35 | $52.12 | |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $4.45 | $53.40 | |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $4.69 | $56.26 | |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $6.89 | $82.66 |
Common questions
How much electricity does a ceiling fan use?
In this example, 60 watts at a 100% duty cycle uses 0.060 kWh per scheduled hour. At 8.00 hours per day, that is 0.480 kWh per use day. Your model and operating conditions can differ.
How much does it cost to run a ceiling fan for an hour?
The default example costs $0.011 per scheduled hour at the US average of 18.16¢/kWh for August 2026. This includes the selected duty cycle. Enter your watts, duty cycle and electricity price for your own estimate.
Does the annual cost assume I use it every day?
The reference tables use 365 days at the stated daily hours; monthly figures use 30.44 days. These are comparison scenarios, not forecasts. For a heater used on 90 days, enter 90 use days per year in the calculator.
Why does electricity running cost vary by state?
For August 2026, the EIA state averages range from 12.72¢/kWh in Nevada to 47.18¢/kWh in Hawaii. Equal electricity use costs more at a higher rate. Your utility tariff can differ from the state average.
How much does running a ceiling fan all night cost?
Multiply its watts by the hours used, divide by 1000, then multiply by your price per kWh. For an illustrative 60W fan over eight hours at $0.20/kWh, the cost is $0.096.
Does the fan wattage include the lights?
That depends on the specification or measurement. Check whether it lists motor input only or the complete fixture, and add a light load only if it is excluded.
Does a ceiling fan use the same watts at every speed?
No. Draw can vary by speed and motor design. Use the setting-specific input or a representative average measurement.