How many watts does an electric kettle use?
Most electric kettles use 1,000–1,500 watts while running (typically about 1,500 W). At the U.S. average rate of 18.16¢/kWh, a typical one costs about $2.07 a month ($24.86 a year).
Cost to run an electric kettle: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. DOE Energy Saver: estimating appliance energy use (archived) | 1,500 W | — |
| EcoFlow appliance wattage chart | 500–1,000 W | — |
Will a power station run it?
A 1,000 Wh power station would run a typical electric kettle for about 0.6 hours (assuming 85% conversion efficiency). Look for at least 1,500 W continuous output. Check your power station or generator →
Cost by state
Based on 1,500 W for 15 minutes a day, 365 days a year (137 kWh/yr).
Cost to run an electric kettle in every state
| State | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $1.86 | $22.35 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $3.35 | $40.25 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $1.72 | $20.60 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $1.64 | $19.67 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $3.39 | $40.72 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $1.96 | $23.50 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $2.80 | $33.55 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $2.13 | $25.60 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $2.96 | $35.56 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $1.71 | $20.52 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $1.81 | $21.76 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $5.38 | $64.58 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $1.53 | $18.30 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $2.20 | $26.44 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $1.94 | $23.30 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $1.95 | $23.35 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $1.76 | $21.17 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $1.57 | $18.89 |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $1.47 | $17.62 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $3.66 | $43.95 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $2.44 | $29.29 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $3.48 | $41.72 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $2.62 | $31.47 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $1.96 | $23.54 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $1.65 | $19.75 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $1.83 | $21.93 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $1.78 | $21.31 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $1.54 | $18.53 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $1.45 | $17.41 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $3.15 | $37.83 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $2.81 | $33.68 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $1.88 | $22.60 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $3.27 | $39.21 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $1.71 | $20.46 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $1.52 | $18.22 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $2.21 | $26.53 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $1.69 | $20.28 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $1.82 | $21.79 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $2.48 | $29.80 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $3.21 | $38.57 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $1.80 | $21.57 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $1.73 | $20.74 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $1.53 | $18.37 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $1.81 | $21.78 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $1.52 | $18.22 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $2.72 | $32.63 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $2.01 | $24.14 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $1.67 | $20.02 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $1.86 | $22.32 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $2.21 | $26.57 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $1.65 | $19.75 |
FAQ
How many watts does an electric kettle use?
Most electric kettles use 1,000–1,500 watts while running (typically about 1,500 W). At the U.S. average rate of 18.16¢/kWh, a typical one costs about $2.07 a month ($24.86 a year).
How much does it cost to run an electric kettle?
About $2.07 a month at the U.S. average rate (18.16¢/kWh, August 2026), based on 1,500 W for 15 minutes a day, 365 days a year (137 kWh/yr). In the cheapest state it's about $1.45 a month; in the most expensive, $5.38.
How many kWh does an electric kettle use?
About 137 kWh a year (11 kWh a month), based on 1,500 W for 15 minutes a day, 365 days a year (137 kWh/yr).
Can a power station or generator run an electric kettle?
A 1,000 Wh power station would run a typical electric kettle for about 0.6 hours. Look for at least 1,500 W continuous output.