Pool Pump Electricity Cost Calculator
Calculate the cost of the actual pump speed and filtration schedule you use.
Your usage
Example inputsResults update as you type. All costs are in U.S. dollars. See result ↓
For your own rate, add per-kWh supply and delivery charges; leave out fixed fees. Find it on your bill →
Example result — edit inputs to match your use
Estimated electricity cost240 kWh per month at 18.31¢/kWh
(1000 W ÷ 1,000) × 8 h × 30 days × 100% × $0.1831 = $43.94At these watts and active time: $0.18 per scheduled hour.
Daily is one day of use. Annual repeats your monthly schedule 12 times (not a 365-day forecast). Rates are held constant. Actual use may vary.
↑ Edit inputsUse electrical watts for each speed
Horsepower is not a direct reading of electricity at the wall. Use documented electrical input or appropriate metering. The 1,000 W, eight-hour example consumes 240 kWh over 30 days, costing $48 at an example 20¢/kWh.
Add multiple speed periods
If your pump uses two speeds, calculate each non-overlapping operating period and add the kWh. ENERGY STAR describes pumps that match speed to the pool task. This calculator estimates electricity; it does not determine safe filtration time or the flow required by your equipment.
Can I just cut the running time in half?
The modeled electricity use halves at the same power, but that does not establish an adequate filtration or sanitation schedule. Follow your equipment instructions and qualified pool guidance.
Make the estimate yours
Replace the example values with measurements or the product label. Select your state for an official average, then override it with your bill’s variable rate when available.
Read the calculations and assumptionsPool pump cost at different electricity rates
This static worked example uses 1,000 W × 8 hours/day × 30 days × 100% active time. These chosen rates show price sensitivity; they are not utility offers. The interactive result above uses your edited inputs.
| Electricity price | Monthly cost | Annual cost* |
|---|---|---|
| 12¢/kWh | $28.80 | $345.60 |
| 20¢/kWh | $48.00 | $576.00 |
| 30¢/kWh | $72.00 | $864.00 |
*Annual cost repeats this monthly pattern 12 times. Use your actual season length for seasonal equipment. Values are rounded only for display.
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