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How many watts does a hair straightener use? (100 W)
A hair straightener uses about 100 W
Typical range 25–200 watts.
Typical range 25–200 watts.
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A hair straightener heats a small set of plates, so it uses far less power than a hair dryer despite getting very hot.
Hair straightener power specs
| Typical running power | 100 W |
| Typical range | 25–200 W |
| Energy use | 0.02 kWh/day · 0.6 kWh/mo |
What affects the wattage
- Model size, age and energy rating.
- Settings and how hard it works (heat, speed, load).
- How many hours a day you run it.
Running cost at $0.17/kWh
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.73 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.00 | $0.09 | $1.10 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.00 | $0.12 | $1.46 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.01 | $0.15 | $1.83 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.01 | $0.18 | $2.19 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.01 | $0.24 | $2.92 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run a hair straightener, or what size power station runs a hair straightener.
FAQ
How many watts does a hair straightener use?
Around 25-200 watts depending on size and plate temperature.
Does a straightener use much electricity?
No - it is one of the cheaper grooming tools to run.
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