How many watts does an induction cooktop use?
Most induction cooktops use 1,000–1,800 watts while running (typically about 1,500 W). At the U.S. average rate of 18.16¢/kWh, a typical one costs about $8.29 a month ($99.43 a year).
Cost to run an induction cooktop: 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 | 1,200–1,800 W | — |
| EcoFlow appliance wattage chart | 1,000–1,800 W | — |
Will a power station run it?
A 1,000 Wh power station would run a typical induction cooktop for about 0.6 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 1,500 W for 1 hour a day, 365 days a year (548 kWh/yr).
Cost to run an induction cooktop in every state
| State | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $7.45 | $89.41 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $13.42 | $161 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $6.87 | $82.40 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $6.56 | $78.68 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $13.57 | $163 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $7.83 | $94.01 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $11.18 | $134 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $8.53 | $102 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $11.85 | $142 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $6.84 | $82.07 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $7.25 | $87.05 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $21.53 | $258 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $6.10 | $73.20 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $8.81 | $106 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $7.77 | $93.18 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $7.78 | $93.40 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $7.06 | $84.70 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $6.30 | $75.56 |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $5.87 | $70.46 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $14.65 | $176 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $9.76 | $117 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $13.91 | $167 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $10.49 | $126 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $7.85 | $94.17 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $6.58 | $79.00 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $7.31 | $87.71 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $7.10 | $85.25 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $6.18 | $74.13 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $5.80 | $69.64 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $12.61 | $151 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $11.23 | $135 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $7.53 | $90.39 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $13.07 | $157 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $6.82 | $81.85 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $6.07 | $72.87 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $8.84 | $106 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $6.76 | $81.14 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $7.26 | $87.16 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $9.93 | $119 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $12.86 | $154 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $7.19 | $86.29 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $6.91 | $82.95 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $6.12 | $73.47 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $7.26 | $87.11 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $6.07 | $72.87 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $10.88 | $131 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $8.05 | $96.58 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $6.67 | $80.10 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $7.44 | $89.30 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $8.86 | $106 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $6.58 | $79.00 |
FAQ
How many watts does an induction cooktop use?
Most induction cooktops use 1,000–1,800 watts while running (typically about 1,500 W). At the U.S. average rate of 18.16¢/kWh, a typical one costs about $8.29 a month ($99.43 a year).
How much does it cost to run an induction cooktop?
About $8.29 a month at the U.S. average rate (18.16¢/kWh, August 2026), based on 1,500 W for 1 hour a day, 365 days a year (548 kWh/yr). In the cheapest state it's about $5.80 a month; in the most expensive, $21.53.
How many kWh does an induction cooktop use?
About 548 kWh a year (46 kWh a month), based on 1,500 W for 1 hour a day, 365 days a year (548 kWh/yr).
Can a power station or generator run an induction cooktop?
A 1,000 Wh power station would run a typical induction cooktop for about 0.6 hours. Look for at least 1,800 W continuous output.