How much does it cost to run an electric blanket in NZ?

Calculating the Cost of Running an Electric Blanket in NZ

Step 1: Determine the Wattage of Your Electric Blanket

The first step in calculating the cost of running an electric blanket in New Zealand is to determine the wattage of your electric blanket. This information can usually be found on the product label or in the user manual. For example, let's say your electric blanket has a wattage of 100 watts.

Step 2: Calculate the Daily Electricity Consumption

To calculate the daily electricity consumption of your electric blanket, you simply multiply the wattage of the blanket by the number of hours it is used per day. For example, if you use your 100-watt electric blanket for 8 hours a day, the daily electricity consumption would be 800 watt-hours (100 watts x 8 hours).

Step 3: Convert Watt-Hours to Kilowatt-Hours

To convert the daily electricity consumption from watt-hours to kilowatt-hours, you divide the watt-hours by 1000. Using the previous example, 800 watt-hours would be equal to 0.8 kilowatt-hours (800 watt-hours / 1000).

Step 4: Calculate the Cost of Running Your Electric Blanket

To calculate the cost of running your electric blanket, you need to know the residential electricity rate in your area. In New Zealand, the average residential electricity rate is around 28 cents per kilowatt-hour. Using the previous example of 0.8 kilowatt-hours, the cost of running your electric blanket for 8 hours a day would be around 22.4 cents (0.8 kilowatt-hours x 28 cents).

Step 5: Determine the Monthly or Annual Cost

To determine the monthly or annual cost of running your electric blanket, simply multiply the daily cost by the number of days in a month or year. Using the previous example, the monthly cost of running your electric blanket for 8 hours a day would be around $6.72 (22.4 cents x 30 days).By following these steps, you can easily calculate how much it costs to run an electric blanket in New Zealand based on the wattage of your blanket and your daily usage.

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