Wi-Fi Router Electricity Usage
This page focuses on kWh usage patterns for wi-fi router. 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
6-20 W
Typical runtime
24 hours/day
Estimated monthly usage
8.6 kWh
Estimated annual usage
105.1 kWh
Usage profile table
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| kWh per hour | 0.01 kWh |
| kWh per day (typical) | 0.29 kWh |
| kWh per month (typical) | 8.6 kWh |
| kWh per year (typical) | 105.1 kWh |
| Low runtime scenario | 24 hours/day |
| High runtime scenario | 24 hours/day |
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: May 2026. Usage calculations use fixed appliance wattage and runtime assumptions so results stay comparable across pages.