How Much Does a Instant Pot Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 1000 W · 0.5 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.09
Monthly
$2.70
Yearly
$32.81
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.09
Monthly cost
$2.70
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$32.81
kWh / month
15.0 kWh
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A typical instant pot uses about 1000 W and costs about $0.08/day or $2.52/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 0.5 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.07/day (800 W) to $0.10/day (1200 W).
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Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $5.97
- Massachusetts $4.67
- Maine $4.61
- California $4.54
- Rhode Island $4.52
- New York $4.26
- Connecticut $4.25
- New Hampshire $3.95
- Alaska $3.83
- District of Columbia $3.56
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 1000 W and 0.5 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 | 800 W | $2.16 |
| Typical | 1000 W | $2.70 |
| High | 1200 W | $3.24 |
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 instant pot units fall between 800 W and 1200 W, with 1000 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 1000 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 800–1200 W.
- At typical use (0.5 hours/day at 1000 W), the estimate is about 0.50 kWh/day and 15.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 0.5 hours/day and 1000 W, this appliance uses about 0.50 kWh per day.
- At 0.5 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 15.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 1.000 kWh (at 1000 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.08/day for 0.5 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $2.52/month at 0.5 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 1000 W costs about $0.17/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (0.5 hours/day at 1000 W), the estimate is about $0.08/day or $2.52/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 15.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $2.52/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.