How many watts does an electric grill use?
Most electric grills use 1,200–1,800 watts while running (typically about 1,600 W). At the U.S. average rate of 18.16¢/kWh, a typical one costs about $0.63 a month ($7.55 a year, if used about 52 days a year).
Cost to run an electric grill: calculator
Running vs starting watts
Running watts are what it draws while operating; they drive your electricity bill. It has no significant start-up surge, so size a generator or power station on running watts alone.
| Source | Running | Starting |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Power Equipment generator wattage chart | 1,650 W | — |
| EcoFlow appliance wattage chart | 1,200–1,800 W | — |
Will a power station run it?
A 1,000 Wh power station would run a typical electric grill for about 0.5 hours (assuming 85% conversion efficiency). Look for at least 1,800 W continuous output. Check your power station or generator →
Cost by state
Based on 1,600 W for 30 minutes a day, 52 days a year (42 kWh/yr).
Cost to run an electric grill in every state
| State | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $0.57 | $6.79 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $1.02 | $12.23 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $0.52 | $6.26 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $0.50 | $5.98 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $1.03 | $12.38 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $0.60 | $7.14 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $0.85 | $10.20 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $0.65 | $7.78 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $0.90 | $10.81 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $0.52 | $6.24 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $0.55 | $6.61 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $1.64 | $19.63 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $0.46 | $5.56 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $0.67 | $8.04 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $0.59 | $7.08 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $0.59 | $7.10 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $0.54 | $6.44 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $0.48 | $5.74 |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $0.45 | $5.35 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $1.11 | $13.36 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $0.74 | $8.90 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $1.06 | $12.68 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $0.80 | $9.56 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $0.60 | $7.16 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $0.50 | $6.00 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $0.56 | $6.66 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $0.54 | $6.48 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $0.47 | $5.63 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $0.44 | $5.29 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $0.96 | $11.50 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $0.85 | $10.24 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $0.57 | $6.87 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $0.99 | $11.92 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $0.52 | $6.22 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $0.46 | $5.54 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $0.67 | $8.06 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $0.51 | $6.17 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $0.55 | $6.62 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $0.75 | $9.06 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $0.98 | $11.72 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $0.55 | $6.56 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $0.53 | $6.30 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $0.47 | $5.58 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $0.55 | $6.62 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $0.46 | $5.54 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $0.83 | $9.92 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $0.61 | $7.34 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $0.51 | $6.09 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $0.57 | $6.78 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $0.67 | $8.07 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $0.50 | $6.00 |
FAQ
How many watts does an electric grill use?
Most electric grills use 1,200–1,800 watts while running (typically about 1,600 W). At the U.S. average rate of 18.16¢/kWh, a typical one costs about $0.63 a month ($7.55 a year, if used about 52 days a year).
How much does it cost to run an electric grill?
About $0.63 a month at the U.S. average rate (18.16¢/kWh, August 2026), based on 1,600 W for 30 minutes a day, 52 days a year (42 kWh/yr). In the cheapest state it's about $0.44 a month; in the most expensive, $1.64.
How many kWh does an electric grill use?
About 42 kWh a year (3 kWh a month), based on 1,600 W for 30 minutes a day, 52 days a year (42 kWh/yr).
Can a power station or generator run an electric grill?
A 1,000 Wh power station would run a typical electric grill for about 0.5 hours. Look for at least 1,800 W continuous output.