Space Heater Electricity Usage
This page focuses on kWh usage patterns for space heater. From here you can open the matching cost-to-run pages and state calculators when you want estimated dollars, not just usage.
Typical wattage range
750-1,500 W
Typical runtime
4 hours/day
Estimated monthly usage
180.0 kWh
Estimated annual usage
2190.0 kWh
Usage profile table
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| kWh per hour | 1.50 kWh |
| kWh per day (typical) | 6.00 kWh |
| kWh per month (typical) | 180.0 kWh |
| kWh per year (typical) | 2190.0 kWh |
| Low runtime scenario | 2 hours/day |
| High runtime scenario | 6 hours/day |
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: March 2026. Usage calculations use fixed appliance wattage and runtime assumptions so results stay comparable across pages.