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Appliance Monthly Energy

Monthly energy use

Enter watts and hours per day

How this calculator works

How to use the Appliance Monthly Energy

The Formula

Monthly kWh = (watts × hours per day × 30) ÷ 1000. Adjust the 30-day factor if you prefer 365÷12 for an average month.

Practical Example

Run this for each major appliance and sum the results to estimate household consumption before sizing solar or batteries.

About Appliance Monthly Energy

Monthly kWh formula

Monthly kWh = (watts × hours per day × 30) ÷ 1000. Adjust the 30-day factor if you prefer 365÷12 for an average month.

Stack your loads

Run this for each major appliance and sum the results to estimate household consumption before sizing solar or batteries.