How much does it cost to run an electric oven?
An electric oven costs about 12¢ a day, $3.75 a month and $45 a year at typical use (3 hour of bakings a week) and the U.S. average rate of 17.99¢/kWh. A standard 30-inch electric oven has a 2.5-3.5 kW bake element. One hour at 350°F, including about 15 minutes of preheat, uses roughly 1.5-2 kWh as the element cycles.
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Cost by setting
| Setting | Watts | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bake 350°F | 3,000 | 12¢ | $3.75 | $45 |
| Broil | 3,600 | 15¢ | $4.51 | $54 |
| Self-clean | 4,000 | 16¢ | $5.01 | $60 |
At 3 hour of bakings a week and 17.99¢/kWh.
Cost to run an electric oven in every state
The same electric oven costs $31 a year in North Dakota and $109 in Hawaii, at each state's average residential rate (12 months ending July 2026).
| State | Rate | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.32¢ | $2.57 | $31 |
| Idaho | 12.65¢ | $2.64 | $32 |
| Nebraska | 12.86¢ | $2.68 | $32 |
| Louisiana | 12.99¢ | $2.71 | $33 |
| Utah | 13.32¢ | $2.78 | $33 |
| Nevada | 13.36¢ | $2.79 | $33 |
| Arkansas | 13.43¢ | $2.80 | $34 |
| Tennessee | 13.56¢ | $2.83 | $34 |
| Oklahoma | 13.70¢ | $2.86 | $34 |
| Montana | 13.84¢ | $2.89 | $35 |
| Kentucky | 13.92¢ | $2.91 | $35 |
| Missouri | 13.95¢ | $2.91 | $35 |
| Wyoming | 14.01¢ | $2.92 | $35 |
| Washington | 14.12¢ | $2.95 | $35 |
| Iowa | 14.13¢ | $2.95 | $35 |
| South Dakota | 14.20¢ | $2.96 | $36 |
| Mississippi | 14.77¢ | $3.08 | $37 |
| North Carolina | 14.77¢ | $3.08 | $37 |
| Kansas | 15.09¢ | $3.15 | $38 |
| Georgia | 15.12¢ | $3.16 | $38 |
| New Mexico | 15.32¢ | $3.20 | $38 |
| Florida | 15.39¢ | $3.21 | $39 |
| Arizona | 15.40¢ | $3.21 | $39 |
| West Virginia | 15.48¢ | $3.23 | $39 |
| Oregon | 15.50¢ | $3.24 | $39 |
| South Carolina | 15.64¢ | $3.26 | $39 |
| Texas | 15.96¢ | $3.33 | $40 |
| Minnesota | 16.22¢ | $3.39 | $41 |
| Alabama | 16.44¢ | $3.43 | $41 |
| Virginia | 16.48¢ | $3.44 | $41 |
| Colorado | 16.58¢ | $3.46 | $42 |
| Indiana | 16.94¢ | $3.54 | $42 |
| Delaware | 17.79¢ | $3.71 | $45 |
| Ohio | 18.25¢ | $3.81 | $46 |
| Wisconsin | 18.74¢ | $3.91 | $47 |
| Illinois | 18.79¢ | $3.92 | $47 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.70¢ | $4.32 | $52 |
| Maryland | 21.03¢ | $4.39 | $53 |
| Michigan | 21.05¢ | $4.39 | $53 |
| New Jersey | 23.78¢ | $4.96 | $60 |
| Vermont | 23.80¢ | $4.97 | $60 |
| District of Columbia | 24.20¢ | $5.05 | $61 |
| New Hampshire | 26.67¢ | $5.57 | $67 |
| Alaska | 26.85¢ | $5.60 | $67 |
| Connecticut | 27.99¢ | $5.84 | $70 |
| New York | 28.39¢ | $5.93 | $71 |
| Rhode Island | 29.27¢ | $6.11 | $73 |
| Maine | 29.31¢ | $6.12 | $73 |
| Massachusetts | 30.43¢ | $6.35 | $76 |
| California | 32.99¢ | $6.89 | $83 |
| Hawaii | 43.51¢ | $9.08 | $109 |
How to cut the cost
- Use convection mode and lower the temperature 25°F; cooking time drops about 20-25%.
- Skip preheating for casseroles and roasts that cook more than an hour.
- Keep the door shut; each opening drops the oven 25°F and adds element run time.
- Bake several dishes at once and use residual heat by turning the oven off 5-10 minutes early.
- Avoid self-clean cycles more than a few times a year; each uses 3-8 kWh.
Cheaper ways to get the job done
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Compare with similar appliances
| Appliance | Watts | Typical use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric oven | 3,000 | 3 hour of bakings a week | $3.75 | $45 |
| Electric stove burner | 1,500 | 1 hour a day | $4.93 | $59 |
| Toaster oven | 1,300 | 18 minutes a day | $1.62 | $19 |
| Air fryer | 1,500 | 24 minutes a day | $1.97 | $24 |
| Induction cooktop | 1,800 | 1 hour a day | $4.93 | $59 |
| Microwave | 1,200 | 15 minutes a day | $1.90 | $23 |
| Dishwasher | 1,800 | 4 cycles a week | $3.82 | $46 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run an electric oven per hour?
An electric oven is usually measured per hour of baking rather than per hour. Each hour of baking uses about 1.6 kWh, or 29¢ at 17.99¢/kWh.
How much does it cost to run an electric oven per month?
At typical use (3 hour of bakings a week), an electric oven costs about $3.75 a month and $45 a year, at the U.S. average rate. Enter your ZIP in the calculator above for your utility's rate.
How many watts does an electric oven use?
Most electric ovens use 2,000 to 5,000 watts, depending on the setting (bake 350°f 3,000 W, broil 3,600 W, self-clean 4,000 W). Check the label on the back or bottom for your model's exact rating.
How many kWh does an electric oven use?
About 0.69 kWh a day and 250 kWh a year at typical use (3 hour of bakings a week).
Does an electric oven use a lot of electricity?
No. At about 250 kWh a year it's a small share (2.4%) of the average U.S. home's 10,492 kWh.
Is it cheaper to run an electric oven or an electric stove burner?
At typical use, an electric oven costs about $45 a year versus $59 for an electric stove burner. So the electric oven is cheaper by about $14 a year. Use the comparison table above to compare them at your own settings.
How can I lower the cost of running an electric oven?
- Use convection mode and lower the temperature 25°F; cooking time drops about 20-25%.
- Skip preheating for casseroles and roasts that cook more than an hour.
- Keep the door shut; each opening drops the oven 25°F and adds element run time.
Rates updated 2026-10-21: EIA data through July 2026. Typical wattage and usage reviewed against DOE, ENERGY STAR and manufacturer specs. Methodology.