Iron Electricity Calculator in Pennsylvania
A iron in Pennsylvania costs about $3.77 a month ($45.81 a year) to run at the state's average rate of 20.92 ¢/kWh. Use this calculator to compare light, typical, and heavy use.
Pennsylvania average rate
20.92 ¢/kWh
Assumed wattage
1,200 W
Typical usage pattern
0.5 hours/day
Typical monthly cost
$3.77
Typical yearly cost
$45.81
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania average rate | 20.92 ¢/kWh |
| Assumed wattage | 1,200 W |
| Typical usage pattern | 0.5 hours/day |
| Typical monthly cost | $3.77 |
| Typical yearly cost | $45.81 |
Iron in Pennsylvania vs U.S. benchmark
Pennsylvania monthly estimate
$3.77
U.S. monthly estimate
$3.45
Difference
+$0.32
State rate
20.92 ¢/kWh
Calculator assumptions
This calculator uses a typical wattage range of 800-1,500 W, and we assume 1,200 watts for 0.5 hours/day. The formula is kWh = (watts × hours) / 1000.
At this profile, the appliance uses 18.0 kWh per month and 219.0 kWh per year.
Appliance calculator scenarios
| Scenario | Hours/day | Annual energy | Pennsylvania monthly | U.S. monthly | Pennsylvania yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light usage | 0.5 hours/day | 219.0 kWh | $3.77 | $3.45 | $45.81 |
| Typical usage | 0.5 hours/day | 219.0 kWh | $3.77 | $3.45 | $45.81 |
| Heavy usage | 2.5 hours/day | 1095.0 kWh | $18.83 | $17.24 | $229.07 |
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City electricity context for Pennsylvania
City electricity pages add local rate context. They don't change the statewide math here.
- Philadelphia electricity context - 21.76 ¢/kWh; est. monthly appliance profile cost $3.92
- Pittsburgh electricity context - 21.13 ¢/kWh; est. monthly appliance profile cost $3.80
- Allentown electricity context - 20.92 ¢/kWh; est. monthly appliance profile cost $3.77
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State cost and bill pathways for Pennsylvania
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Historical and trend pages
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Discovery and navigation hubs
- Pennsylvania electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Pennsylvania electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: March 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.