How Much Does a Bread maker Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 600 W · 3 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.32
Monthly
$9.71
Yearly
$118.11
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.32
Monthly cost
$9.71
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$118.11
kWh / month
54.0 kWh
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A typical bread maker uses about 600 W and costs about $0.30/day or $9.07/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 3 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.23/day (450 W) to $0.40/day (800 W).
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Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $21.49
- Massachusetts $16.83
- Maine $16.59
- California $16.36
- Rhode Island $16.28
- New York $15.32
- Connecticut $15.28
- New Hampshire $14.21
- Alaska $13.78
- District of Columbia $12.81
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 600 W and 3 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 | 450 W | $7.28 |
| Typical | 600 W | $9.71 |
| High | 800 W | $12.94 |
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 bread maker units fall between 450 W and 800 W, with 600 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 600 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 450–800 W.
- At typical use (3 hours/day at 600 W), the estimate is about 1.80 kWh/day and 54.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 3 hours/day and 600 W, this appliance uses about 1.80 kWh per day.
- At 3 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 54.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 0.600 kWh (at 600 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.30/day for 3 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $9.07/month at 3 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 600 W costs about $0.10/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (3 hours/day at 600 W), the estimate is about $0.30/day or $9.07/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 54.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $9.07/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.