Calculate your cost
Start with the example below, then replace the wattage, daily runtime, and rate with the numbers for your treadmill.
This setup uses about 21 kWh in a 30-day month.
Please enter valid values within the ranges shown.
| Schedule | Hours/day | Cost/month |
|---|---|---|
| Half runtime | 0.5 | $1.98 |
| Page example | 1 | $3.95 |
| Longer runtime | 1.5 | $5.93 |
Same 700-watt input and 18.83¢/kWh rate; only runtime changes.
Formula for the page example
0.7 kW × 1 hr × $0.1883 = $0.13 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
Treadmills draw significant power to drive the belt, especially at high speeds or steep inclines with a heavier runner.
Use this as a baseline until you can check the label or measure the treadmill directly. Model, settings, condition, climate, and household routine can all change the result.
What changes the cost?
- 01
Speed and incline settings
- 02
Runner’s weight
- 03
Motor horsepower
Ways to spend less
- Keep the running belt properly lubricated to reduce friction.
- Turn off the machine completely at the switch when not in use.
- Run outdoors when the weather is nice to save electricity.