Calculate your cost
Start with the example below, then replace the wattage, daily runtime, and rate with the numbers for your espresso machine.
This setup uses about 8 kWh in a 30-day month.
Please enter valid values within the ranges shown.
| Schedule | Hours/day | Cost/month |
|---|---|---|
| Half runtime | 0.1 | $0.73 |
| Page example | 0.2 | $1.47 |
| Longer runtime | 0.3 | $2.20 |
Same 1,300-watt input and 18.83¢/kWh rate; only runtime changes.
Formula for the page example
1.3 kW × 0.2 hr × $0.1883 = $0.05 per day
Convert watts to kilowatts, multiply by the active hours used each day, then multiply by the electricity price in dollars per kWh. Multiply the daily result by 30 for the monthly estimate shown above.
How to read this estimate
Espresso machines use a high-wattage boiler for a few minutes to heat water and extract coffee, costing very little per cup.
Use this as a baseline until you can check the label or measure the espresso machine directly. Model, settings, condition, climate, and household routine can all change the result.
What changes the cost?
- 01
Time left on before brewing
- 02
Use of the steam wand
- 03
Boiler size
Ways to spend less
- Turn the machine off immediately after pulling your shot.
- Descale the boiler regularly to maintain heating efficiency.
- Only preheat for the minimum required time.