🍳 Kitchen
How Many kWh Does a Rice Cooker Use?
Rice Cooker energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
Rate — APRIL 2026
⚡ 500W typical
$
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
0.25
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$1.41
Yearly Cost
$17.18
Rice Cooker — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 0.5000 | $0.0941 |
| Per Day | 0.25 | $0.05 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 7.50 | $1.41 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 91.25 | $17.18 |
⚡ Real-World Comparison
Cooking a batch of rice uses about the same energy as running a laptop for 5 hours.
3 Ways to Cut Your Rice Cooker Energy Bill
- 🌱
Soak rice for 30 minutes before cooking to reduce the active cook time and energy by up to 20%.
- 💡
Don't open the lid during cooking — releasing steam extends cook time and wastes energy.
- ⚡
Unplug immediately after cooking is done — the 'keep warm' function draws 30–50W continuously.
Startup Surge Information
Rice cookers use a resistance heating element with no motor, drawing stable wattage with no startup surge.