How many watts does a coffee maker use? (900 W)
A coffee maker uses about 900 W
Typical range 550–1,200 watts, plus ~2 W on standby.
Typical range 550–1,200 watts, plus ~2 W on standby.
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A coffee maker uses most of its power heating water during brewing; a warming plate then sips a smaller amount.
Coffee maker power specs
| Typical running power | 900 W |
| Typical range | 550–1,200 W |
| Standby draw | 2 W |
| Energy use | 0.27 kWh/day · 8.1 kWh/mo |
What affects a coffee maker's wattage
A coffee maker is rated around 900 W, but the real figure shifts with a few things:
- Model and rating: A coffee maker ranges from about 550 W on efficient units to 1,200 W on larger or older ones — a spread of ~650 W.
- Usage: the real draw depends on the heat setting and how full it is.
- Standby: even idle it keeps drawing ~2 W, which quietly adds up over a year.
- Run time: because a coffee maker only runs in short bursts (a few minutes at a time), hours of use matter as much as raw wattage on your bill.
Running cost at $0.17/kWh
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.03 | $0.81 | $9.86 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.04 | $1.22 | $14.78 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.05 | $1.62 | $19.71 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.07 | $2.03 | $24.64 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.08 | $2.43 | $29.57 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.11 | $3.24 | $39.42 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run a coffee maker, or what size power station runs a coffee maker.
FAQ
How many watts does a coffee maker use?
Drip machines use about 550-1200 watts while brewing, less on the warming plate.
Should I leave the warming plate on?
No - it wastes power and scorches coffee. Use a thermal carafe instead.