Pool Pump Electricity Cost Calculator

Estimate the electricity cost of a pool pump from its average operating power and filtration runtime.

Average power while operating (watts)

Pump operating hours per day

Electricity price ($/kWh)

Energy/day—

Cost/day—

Cost/month—

Cost/year—

Default inputs are examples, not claims about every product. Replace them with measured or manufacturer-specific values.

Formula

Daily kWh = watts ÷ 1,000 × operating hours
Daily cost = daily kWh × electricity rate.

What makes the estimate more accurate?

Variable-speed pumps can use very different power at different speeds. If your pump changes speed during the day, use measured daily kWh or calculate each operating stage separately and add the results.

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Appliance Electricity Cost Calculator and Electricity Cost by State.

Data note: Electricity prices vary by location and tariff. The default $0.173/kWh is a U.S. residential reference; use your actual utility rate for decision-making. See sources.

Estimate only. Actual energy use depends on equipment, controls, climate and user behavior.