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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Treadmill in the UK? (2026)
A motorised treadmill draws 300 watts at a walking pace and up to 1,500 watts running at speed with a heavier user. A 45 minute session typically uses about half a kWh.
A typical treadmill (700 W) costs £0.18 per hour, or about £4.09 per month at 0.75 hours a day in United Kingdom. Average running cost
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (300 W) | £0.078 | £0.058 | £1.75 | £21.35 |
| Typical (700 W) | £0.18 | £0.14 | £4.09 | £49.82 |
| High (1,500 W) | £0.39 | £0.29 | £8.78 | £106.76 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 0.75 h/day ≈ 192 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 treadmill costs £0.18 per hour and about £49.82 per year at 0.75 hours a day. Each £1.00 of electricity buys roughly 5.5 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a treadmill
- Unplug it or use the power switch between workouts. Some models draw 3 to 5 watts idle.
- Lubricate the belt on schedule. A dry belt makes the motor work harder.
- Incline walking uses less motor power than fast running for a similar workout.
In standby it draws about 3 W, which adds roughly 26 kWh (£6.83) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a treadmill for an hour?
Around 0.7 kWh at a moderate pace. Check the hourly figure above.
Do treadmills use a lot of electricity?
Moderate. Daily 45 minute use is about 15 kWh a month.
Is a manual treadmill cheaper?
It uses no electricity at all, but is harder to walk on.
Cost by region
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