How Many kWh Does a Electric Blanket Use?
Electric Blanket energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
1.60
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$9.04
Yearly Cost
$109.97
Electric Blanket — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 0.2000 | $0.0377 |
| Per Day | 1.60 | $0.30 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 48.00 | $9.04 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 584.00 | $109.97 |
Running an electric blanket all night uses about the same energy as running a space heater for just over 1 hour.
3 Ways to Cut Your Electric Blanket Energy Bill
- 🌱
Preheat the bed 30 minutes before sleeping, then switch to the lowest setting — your body heat plus insulation does the rest.
- 💡
Use the electric blanket to replace a space heater entirely — it uses 85% less energy to keep you warm.
- ⚡
Layer a regular blanket on top of the electric blanket to trap more heat and allow a lower power setting.
Electric blankets use thin resistance wires with no motor, so they draw stable, consistent wattage with no surge.