Updated June 25, 2026
Electric Blanket Running Cost Calculator
Find out how much an electric blanket costs to run per night, month, and winter.
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Running this electric blanket for 8 hours a day, 7 days a week uses about 24.3 kWh each month.
Quick answer
How much does an electric blanket cost to run?
A 100 W electric blanket used for 8 hours a day, 7 days a week, consumes about 24.3 kWh per month. At $0.30 per kWh, that is approximately $7.28 per month. Replace these example figures with the wattage and electricity rate from your appliance and bill.
What changes the real running cost?
Electric blankets use much less power than room heaters because they warm a small area directly. Thermostatic controls may reduce average consumption further.
Use the wattage printed on the controller or product label. For dual-control blankets, include both sides if both are used.
Example electric blanket costs
These examples use 100 W for 8 hours a day and 7 days per week.
| Electricity rate | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.15 / kWh | $0.01 | $3.64 | $43.68 |
| $0.25 / kWh | $0.03 | $6.07 | $72.80 |
| $0.35 / kWh | $0.03 | $8.49 | $101.92 |
Ways to reduce the cost
Start with changes that reduce active runtime without compromising safety or the job the appliance needs to do.
- Preheat the bed and reduce the setting later.
- Only heat the occupied side on dual-control models.
- Follow the manufacturer's care and safety instructions.
Estimate only. Actual consumption varies by model, setting, condition, temperature, duty cycle, and tariff. Use a plug-in meter or energy-label figure when accuracy matters.