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How much does it cost to run a electric blanket?

Typical wattage
60–100 W
Cost per hour
$0.01–$0.02
at 18.16¢/kWh (US avg)
Energy per hour
0.06–0.10 kWh

A electric blanket typically draws 60–100 W. At the US average residential rate of 18.16¢ per kWh (12-month average to August 2026), that is about $0.01–$0.02 for every hour it runs at full power.

Source lists 60 W for a single and 100 W for a double blanket.

Cost per day and per month

Use per daykWh per dayCost per dayCost per month
1 hour0.06–0.10$0.01–$0.02$0.33–$0.55
2 hours0.12–0.20$0.02–$0.04$0.66–$1.10
4 hours0.24–0.40$0.04–$0.07$1.33–$2.21
8 hours0.48–0.80$0.09–$0.15$2.65–$4.42

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

StateRate (12-mo)Cost per hour
Alabama16.44¢$0.01–$0.02
Alaska26.94¢$0.02–$0.03
Arizona15.39¢$0.01–$0.02
Arkansas13.57¢$0.01–$0.01
California32.34¢$0.02–$0.03
Colorado17.17¢$0.01–$0.02
Connecticut27.42¢$0.02–$0.03
Delaware17.98¢$0.01–$0.02
District of Columbia24.48¢$0.01–$0.02
Florida15.41¢$0.01–$0.02
Georgia15.17¢$0.01–$0.02
Hawaii44.27¢$0.03–$0.04
Idaho12.77¢$0.01–$0.01
Illinois18.91¢$0.01–$0.02
Indiana16.90¢$0.01–$0.02
Iowa14.20¢$0.01–$0.01
Kansas15.13¢$0.01–$0.02
Kentucky13.94¢$0.01–$0.01
Louisiana13.02¢$0.01–$0.01
Maine29.60¢$0.02–$0.03
Maryland21.18¢$0.01–$0.02
Massachusetts30.39¢$0.02–$0.03
Michigan21.28¢$0.01–$0.02
Minnesota16.28¢$0.01–$0.02
Mississippi14.85¢$0.01–$0.01
Missouri13.97¢$0.01–$0.01
Montana13.94¢$0.01–$0.01
Nebraska12.74¢$0.01–$0.01
Nevada13.45¢$0.01–$0.01
New Hampshire26.95¢$0.02–$0.03
New Jersey23.74¢$0.01–$0.02
New Mexico16.51¢$0.01–$0.02
New York28.60¢$0.02–$0.03
North Carolina14.79¢$0.01–$0.01
North Dakota12.35¢$0.01
Ohio18.41¢$0.01–$0.02
Oklahoma13.81¢$0.01–$0.01
Oregon15.53¢$0.01–$0.02
Pennsylvania20.86¢$0.01–$0.02
Rhode Island29.44¢$0.02–$0.03
South Carolina15.77¢$0.01–$0.02
South Dakota14.28¢$0.01–$0.01
Tennessee13.61¢$0.01–$0.01
Texas15.98¢$0.01–$0.02
Utah13.26¢$0.01–$0.01
Vermont23.90¢$0.01–$0.02
Virginia16.64¢$0.01–$0.02
Washington14.20¢$0.01–$0.01
West Virginia15.53¢$0.01–$0.02
Wisconsin18.79¢$0.01–$0.02
Wyoming14.01¢$0.01–$0.01

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Frequently asked questions

How many watts does a electric blanket use?

A typical electric blanket uses 60–100 W, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension. Check the label on your model.

How much does it cost to run a electric blanket per hour?

About $0.01–$0.02 per hour at full power, at the US average rate of 18.16¢ per kWh.

How much does it cost to run a electric blanket for a month?

Running it 1 hour a day at full power costs about $0.33–$0.55 a month at the US average rate. Your cost depends on your hours and your state's rate.

How many kWh does a electric blanket use?

About 0.06–0.10 kWh per hour at full power (watts ÷ 1,000).

How can I find my electric blanket'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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