How this pool pump electricity cost calculator works
Pool-pump energy use is pump watts ÷ 1,000 × scheduled run hours per day. The calculator converts that schedule to monthly and annual kWh and applies your utility rate.
How to use it
- Power draw. Enter the value in W.
- Hours used per day. Enter the value in hours.
- Days used per month. Enter the value in days.
- Electricity rate. Enter the value in $/kWh.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Variable-speed pumps can use far less power at lower RPM, so a single maximum-wattage rating may substantially overstate normal operating cost. For a variable-speed pump, use the wattage displayed by the controller at your normal filtration speed rather than the motor maximum.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.