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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Toaster Oven in the UK? (2026)
A toaster oven draws similar power to an air fryer and about half that of a full oven, while heating far less space. For small meals it is one of the cheapest ways to bake or roast.
A typical toaster oven (1,400 W) costs £0.36 per hour, or about £5.46 per month at 0.5 hours a day in United Kingdom. Average running cost
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (1,200 W) | £0.31 | £0.16 | £4.68 | £56.94 |
| Typical (1,400 W) | £0.36 | £0.18 | £5.46 | £66.43 |
| High (1,800 W) | £0.47 | £0.23 | £7.02 | £85.41 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 0.5 h/day ≈ 255 kWh per year.
In the UK, with electricity at £0.26 per kWh (source: Ofgem price cap 1 Jul–30 Sep 2026, 2026-07), a typical toaster oven costs £0.36 per hour and about £66.43 per year at 0.5 hours a day. Each £1.00 of electricity buys roughly 2.7 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a toaster oven
- Use it for anything that fits instead of the main oven.
- Skip preheating for reheating and toasting.
- Keep the glass door clean so you can check food without opening it.
In standby it draws about 1 W, which adds roughly 9 kWh (£2.28) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
Is a toaster oven cheaper than a regular oven?
Yes, typically half to a third of the energy for the same small dish.
How much does it cost to run a toaster oven for 30 minutes?
About 0.5 to 0.7 kWh once it cycles. See the hourly figure above and halve it.
Toaster oven or air fryer: which uses less power?
About the same. Air fryers cook faster because of stronger airflow, so they often use slightly less per meal.
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