How much does a 24/7 home server cost to run?

A 60W home server running 24/7 consumes 1.44 kWh/day. At $0.15/kWh, it costs ~$6.48 per month (~$78.84/year).

Updated: August 2026 • Verified v1.2

Appliance & PC Electricity Cost Calculator

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Monthly_Cost = (Watts * Hours_Per_Day / 1000) * Days_Per_Month * kWh_Rate

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Understanding Your Results

Calculates daily kWh power draw, total monthly kWh usage, daily cost, monthly electric bill, and annual running expense.

Practical Guidance & Next Steps

Enter your specific electricity rate from your latest utility bill for precise figures (typically $0.12 - $0.35/kWh in North America/Europe).

What is this?

A hardware energy utility that estimates running costs for electronic devices and home appliances.

How does it work?

1. Enter appliance wattage (or pick a preset like Gaming PC, Server, AC). 2. Set hours of daily usage and operating days per month. 3. Enter your local electricity rate per kWh to view complete cost projections.

Why use it?

Reveals hidden energy costs of power-hungry devices and 24/7 homelab servers.

Technical Scope & Calculation Limitations

Calculations assume steady-state power draw. Appliances with duty cycles (like AC compressors) vary based on ambient temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

At a standard rate of $0.15/kWh, a 450W PC running 4 hours a day consumes 1.8 kWh/day ($0.27/day), costing approximately $8.10 per month or $98.55 per year.

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