How much does it cost to run a coffee maker?

Typical wattage

900–1,200 W

Cost per hour

$0.16–$0.22

at 18.16¢/kWh (US avg)

Energy per hour

0.90–1.20 kWh

A coffee maker typically draws 900–1,200 W. At the US average residential rate of 18.16¢ per kWh (12-month average to August 2026), that is about $0.16–$0.22 for every hour it runs at full power.

Draws most power while brewing; a warming plate uses less.

Cost per day and per month

Use per day	kWh per day	Cost per day	Cost per month
1 hour	0.90–1.20	$0.16–$0.22	$4.97–$6.63
2 hours	1.80–2.40	$0.33–$0.44	$9.94–$13.26
4 hours	3.60–4.80	$0.65–$0.87	$19.89–$26.52
8 hours	7.20–9.60	$1.31–$1.74	$39.77–$53.03

Scenarios show full-power hours. Appliances with thermostats or cycling compressors draw full power for only part of the time they are switched on.

Cost per hour by state

State	Rate (12-mo)	Cost per hour
Alabama	16.44¢	$0.15–$0.20
Alaska	26.94¢	$0.24–$0.32
Arizona	15.39¢	$0.14–$0.18
Arkansas	13.57¢	$0.12–$0.16
California	32.34¢	$0.29–$0.39
Colorado	17.17¢	$0.15–$0.21
Connecticut	27.42¢	$0.25–$0.33
Delaware	17.98¢	$0.16–$0.22
District of Columbia	24.48¢	$0.22–$0.29
Florida	15.41¢	$0.14–$0.18
Georgia	15.17¢	$0.14–$0.18
Hawaii	44.27¢	$0.40–$0.53
Idaho	12.77¢	$0.11–$0.15
Illinois	18.91¢	$0.17–$0.23
Indiana	16.90¢	$0.15–$0.20
Iowa	14.20¢	$0.13–$0.17
Kansas	15.13¢	$0.14–$0.18
Kentucky	13.94¢	$0.13–$0.17
Louisiana	13.02¢	$0.12–$0.16
Maine	29.60¢	$0.27–$0.36
Maryland	21.18¢	$0.19–$0.25
Massachusetts	30.39¢	$0.27–$0.36
Michigan	21.28¢	$0.19–$0.26
Minnesota	16.28¢	$0.15–$0.20
Mississippi	14.85¢	$0.13–$0.18
Missouri	13.97¢	$0.13–$0.17
Montana	13.94¢	$0.13–$0.17
Nebraska	12.74¢	$0.11–$0.15
Nevada	13.45¢	$0.12–$0.16
New Hampshire	26.95¢	$0.24–$0.32
New Jersey	23.74¢	$0.21–$0.28
New Mexico	16.51¢	$0.15–$0.20
New York	28.60¢	$0.26–$0.34
North Carolina	14.79¢	$0.13–$0.18
North Dakota	12.35¢	$0.11–$0.15
Ohio	18.41¢	$0.17–$0.22
Oklahoma	13.81¢	$0.12–$0.17
Oregon	15.53¢	$0.14–$0.19
Pennsylvania	20.86¢	$0.19–$0.25
Rhode Island	29.44¢	$0.26–$0.35
South Carolina	15.77¢	$0.14–$0.19
South Dakota	14.28¢	$0.13–$0.17
Tennessee	13.61¢	$0.12–$0.16
Texas	15.98¢	$0.14–$0.19
Utah	13.26¢	$0.12–$0.16
Vermont	23.90¢	$0.22–$0.29
Virginia	16.64¢	$0.15–$0.20
Washington	14.20¢	$0.13–$0.17
West Virginia	15.53¢	$0.14–$0.19
Wisconsin	18.79¢	$0.17–$0.23
Wyoming	14.01¢	$0.13–$0.17

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Frequently asked questions

How many watts does a coffee maker use?

A typical coffee maker uses 900–1,200 W, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension. Check the label on your model.

How much does it cost to run a coffee maker per hour?

About $0.16–$0.22 per hour at full power, at the US average rate of 18.16¢ per kWh.

How much does it cost to run a coffee maker for a month?

Running it 1 hour a day at full power costs about $4.97–$6.63 a month at the US average rate. Your cost depends on your hours and your state's rate.

How many kWh does a coffee maker use?

About 0.90–1.20 kWh per hour at full power (watts ÷ 1,000).

How can I find my coffee maker's exact wattage?

Check the rating label or manual, or measure it with a plug-in electricity usage meter, which shows real watts and kWh.

Rates: EIA, 12-month residential average. Cost = watts × hours ÷ 1,000 × rate (US Department of Energy method).

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