How much does it cost to run a halogen bulb? ($1.02/mo)
Running a halogen bulb costs about $1.02 / month
($0.03/day at 4 h/day, $0.17/kWh).
($0.03/day at 4 h/day, $0.17/kWh).
Running cost calculator
Per hour—
Per day—
Per month—
Per year—
Energy/mo—
A halogen bulb is a brighter, slightly more efficient cousin of the incandescent, but it still runs hot and costs more than LED.
Cost at different electricity rates
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.02 | $0.60 | $7.30 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.03 | $0.90 | $10.95 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.04 | $1.20 | $14.60 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.05 | $1.50 | $18.25 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.06 | $1.80 | $21.90 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.08 | $2.40 | $29.20 |
Cost over time
| Per hour of use | $0.01 |
| Per day (4 h) | $0.03 |
| Per month | $1.02 |
| Per year | $12.41 |
How to spend less
- Run it fewer hours or on an eco / lower setting.
- Upgrade to a more efficient model (check the energy label).
- Use a smart plug or timer to kill standby and idle draw.
Want the raw figure? See how many watts a halogen bulb uses.
FAQ
How many watts does a halogen bulb use?
Common halogen spots and floods use 35-90 watts.
Are halogen bulbs efficient?
Only marginally better than incandescent - LEDs use far less.