An electric blanket uses 60 to 100 watts. At the U.S. average electricity price of 18.31¢ per kWh in July 2026, that costs 1.1¢ to 1.8¢ for every hour it runs. A single blanket draws about 60 watts and a double about 100 watts.
Calculate what your electric blanket costs
Cost to run an electric blanket
| Use | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| One hour | 0.08 | 1.5¢ |
| 1 hour a day for a month | 2.4 | $0.45 |
| 4 hours a day for a month | 9.7 | $1.78 |
| 8 hours a day for a month | 19.5 | $3.56 |
| 4 hours a day for a year | 117 | $21 |
Cost to run an electric blanket in every state
| # | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 12.72¢ | $3.71 |
| 2 | Nevada | 12.77¢ | $3.73 |
| 3 | Utah | 13.12¢ | $3.83 |
| 4 | North Dakota | 13.41¢ | $3.92 |
| 5 | Tennessee | 13.71¢ | $4.00 |
| 6 | Idaho | 13.73¢ | $4.01 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 13.78¢ | $4.02 |
| 8 | Kentucky | 13.81¢ | $4.03 |
| 9 | Arkansas | 14.33¢ | $4.18 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | 14.35¢ | $4.19 |
| 11 | Wyoming | 14.36¢ | $4.19 |
| 12 | Mississippi | 14.54¢ | $4.25 |
| 13 | Washington | 14.71¢ | $4.30 |
| 14 | Montana | 14.99¢ | $4.38 |
| 15 | Florida | 15.03¢ | $4.39 |
| 16 | North Carolina | 15.16¢ | $4.43 |
| 17 | Kansas | 15.27¢ | $4.46 |
| 18 | Arizona | 15.38¢ | $4.49 |
| 19 | South Dakota | 15.37¢ | $4.49 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 15.47¢ | $4.52 |
| 21 | West Virginia | 15.78¢ | $4.61 |
| 22 | Texas | 15.88¢ | $4.64 |
| 23 | Oregon | 15.97¢ | $4.66 |
| 24 | Iowa | 15.99¢ | $4.67 |
| 25 | Missouri | 16.09¢ | $4.70 |
| 26 | New Mexico | 16.09¢ | $4.70 |
| 27 | Georgia | 16.27¢ | $4.75 |
| 28 | Alabama | 16.40¢ | $4.79 |
| 29 | Indiana | 16.73¢ | $4.89 |
| 30 | Colorado | 17.00¢ | $4.96 |
| 31 | Minnesota | 17.45¢ | $5.10 |
| 32 | Virginia | 17.55¢ | $5.12 |
| 33 | Delaware | 18.48¢ | $5.40 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | 19.06¢ | $5.57 |
| 35 | Illinois | 19.22¢ | $5.61 |
| 36 | Ohio | 19.45¢ | $5.68 |
| 37 | Maryland | 21.41¢ | $6.25 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | 21.72¢ | $6.34 |
| 39 | Michigan | 23.05¢ | $6.73 |
| 40 | Vermont | 23.75¢ | $6.94 |
| 41 | Connecticut | 24.16¢ | $7.05 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | 25.21¢ | $7.36 |
| 43 | New Jersey | 25.19¢ | $7.36 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | $7.77 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | $8.26 |
| 46 | Alaska | 28.83¢ | $8.42 |
| 47 | New York | 29.90¢ | $8.73 |
| 48 | Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | $8.90 |
| 49 | Maine | 32.41¢ | $9.46 |
| 50 | California | 33.61¢ | $9.81 |
| 51 | Hawaii | 48.00¢ | $14 |
Electric Blanket energy use FAQ
How many watts does an electric blanket use?
An electric blanket typically uses 60 to 100 watts. Check the label on yours for its exact rating.
How much does it cost to run an electric blanket?
At the U.S. average of 18.31¢ per kWh (July 2026), it costs 1.1¢ to 1.8¢ an hour. Used one hour a day, that is $0.45 a month at 80 watts.
Where is it cheapest to run an electric blanket?
With electricity at 12.72¢ per kWh, Louisiana is the cheapest state: $4 a year for 80 W for one hour a day. The same use costs $14 in Hawaii.
Sources: U.S. Department of Energy typical appliance wattages (via Virginia Cooperative Extension); electricity prices: EIA retail sales data (July 2026). Last updated 2026-10-20.