kWh to dollars calculator

Find out what any number of kilowatt-hours costs at your state's average rate or at the rate on your bill.

Official EIA data · August 2026

Electricity used

kWh

Monthly kWh from your bill. 863 kWh is the 2024 U.S. household average.

Electricity rate

EIA average residential price, August 2026. Your bill shows your exact rate.

Energy cost

$156.72

863 kWh × 18.16¢ (U.S. average)

Per kWh: $0.1816
Per 100 kWh: $18.16
Per 1,000 kWh: $181.60

Full details Costs in every state, real-world usage, formula and tips

What common amounts of electricity cost

At the U.S. average residential rate of 18.16¢/kWh (August 2026).

kWh	Cost
1 kWh	$0.18
100 kWh	$18.16
500 kWh	$90.80
863 kWh (avg. home, 1 month)	$156.72
1,000 kWh	$181.60
1,500 kWh	$272.40
2,000 kWh	$363.20

Reading your electric bill

Usage is the kWh between two meter readings, usually about 30 days.
Energy or supply charge is the price of the electricity itself, per kWh.
Delivery or distribution charge pays for the poles and wires, often also per kWh.
Customer or service charge is a fixed monthly fee you pay even if you use nothing.

Add the per-kWh charges together to get your own rate, then enter it in the calculator with "Enter my own rate".

Quick answers

How much does 1 kWh cost?

On average 18.16¢ in the U.S. in August 2026, but it ranges from 12.72¢ to 47.18¢ depending on the state.

How much does 1,000 kWh cost?

About $181.60 at the U.S. average rate for August 2026. Pick your state in the calculator for a local figure.

How many kWh does a house use per month?

The average U.S. household used 863 kWh a month in 2024 (EIA). It varies widely by state, from homes in mild climates using around 500 kWh to homes with electric heat or heavy air conditioning using well over 1,000.

How do I convert cents per kWh to dollars?

Divide by 100. 16.5¢/kWh is $0.165 per kWh. The calculator accepts either form.

Sources

Last reviewed November 2, 2026. Rates refreshed automatically when EIA publishes a new month.

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