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UK running cost calculators

Work out what an appliance actually costs you, with your own wattage, hours and tariff. Every calculator is pre-filled with the Ofgem Energy Price Cap unit rate of 26.32p per kWh for 1 October – 31 December 2026, and shows the assumptions behind the number.

Rates correct as of 5 October 2026.

Every calculator estimates energy use from the figures you enter. Appliances cycle on and off in real use, so treat the results as a well-informed estimate rather than a meter reading. More on how I work these out is in how we review, and there are more questions answered in the FAQ.