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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Toaster in Texas? (2026)
Toasters draw a lot of power for only a couple of minutes, so a slice of toast costs a tiny fraction of a cent. Four-slot models use more but toast more at once.
A typical toaster (1,000 W) costs $0.16 per hour, or about $0.48 per month at 0.1 hours a day in Texas. Cheap to run
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (800 W) | $0.13 | $0.013 | $0.38 | $4.67 |
| Typical (1,000 W) | $0.16 | $0.016 | $0.48 | $5.84 |
| High (1,500 W) | $0.24 | $0.024 | $0.72 | $8.76 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 0.1 h/day ≈ 36 kWh per year.
In Texas, with electricity at $0.16 per kWh (source: EIA Table 5.6.A, 2026-06), a typical toaster costs $0.16 per hour and about $5.84 per year at 0.1 hours a day. That is about 11% less than the US national average of $0.54 per month, because electricity in Texas costs $0.16 per kWh against $0.18 nationally. Each $1.00 of electricity buys roughly 6.2 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a toaster
- Toast both slots at once rather than one at a time.
- Clean out crumbs. A dirty toaster heats unevenly and needs longer.
- Skip the extra-dark setting unless you want it. Each notch adds time.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a toaster use per slice?
About 0.03 kWh for two slices, well under a cent almost everywhere.
Is a toaster cheaper than a toaster oven?
Yes for toast. A toaster oven takes longer and heats more air.
Does a toaster use power when not in use?
No, unless it has a digital display.
Cost by region
- United States (average)
- California
- Texas
- New York
- Florida
- Canada (average)
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Australia
- India