Home Electricity Cost Calculator
Estimate what your household spends on electricity each day, month and year using the figures from your bill.
Your home's electricity cost
kWh
Find this on your bill or smart meter.
p per kWh
Example rate shown — replace it with the unit rate on your bill.
p per day
Example value — check your bill.
Estimated electricity cost
£71.46per month
225 kWh used, £56.25 energy + £15.21 standing charge
| Period | Used | Energy | Standing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 7.4 kWh | £1.85 | £0.50 | £2.35 |
| Month | 225 kWh | £56.25 | £15.21 | £71.46 |
| Year | 2,700 kWh | £675.00 | £182.50 | £857.50 |
Results are estimates. Your actual bill depends on your tariff, meter readings and how you use electricity.
How to estimate your household electricity cost
- Find your monthly kWh on your bill, app or smart meter display.
- Find your unit rate (pence per kWh) and daily standing charge.
- Enter them above to see your estimated daily, monthly and annual costs.
What affects your home's costs
Actual household costs depend on how much you use, your tariff, your standing charge and how you're billed. Bigger homes, more people, electric heating and working from home all tend to increase usage.
To see which appliances make the biggest difference, try the appliance running cost calculator.