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How many watts does a hedge trimmer use? (500 W)
A hedge trimmer uses about 500 W
Typical range 400–700 watts.
Typical range 400–700 watts.
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A hedge trimmer uses a modest motor, so even an afternoon of trimming costs only a few cents in electricity.
Hedge trimmer power specs
| Typical running power | 500 W |
| Typical range | 400–700 W |
| Energy use | 0.25 kWh/day · 7.5 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 | $0.03 | $0.75 | $9.13 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.04 | $1.13 | $13.69 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.05 | $1.50 | $18.25 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.06 | $1.88 | $22.81 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.08 | $2.25 | $27.38 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.10 | $3.00 | $36.50 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run a hedge trimmer, or what size power station runs a hedge trimmer.
FAQ
How many watts does a hedge trimmer use?
Around 400-700 watts while cutting.
Is an electric hedge trimmer cheap to run?
Very - the energy cost is tiny compared with the convenience.
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