Refrigerator Electricity Cost Calculator

Calculate how much a fridge adds to your monthly electricity bill from its wattage and how often the compressor runs.

Refrigerator power (watts)

Look for the watt rating on the label. For AC, 1 ton is about 1,000–1,200 W; 1.5 ton about 1,500 W.

Hours used per day

Actually running (% of that time)

Compressors cycle on and off, so a fridge or AC does not draw full power all the time.

Days per month

Electricity rate (₹ per unit)

A unit is 1 kWh — see your bill for the rate.

Estimates only. Real use depends on the room, settings and the appliance's star rating.

How to use refrigerator electricity cost calculator

1Enter your numbersFill in the fields — example values are already there to start from.

2Adjust the optionsChange the choices to match your situation. Results update as you type.

3Read the resultsThe answer appears straight away; there is nothing to submit.

A typical home fridge uses about 100–200 W when running, but the compressor runs only a third of the time.

It is on 24 hours but cycles, so the effective running time is much shorter.

Keep the door seal tight, avoid putting hot food inside and keep the fridge away from heat.

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