Estimate the total wattage, daily energy use, and monthly operating cost of an electric radiant heat floor system.
Monthly Cost
— per month
At $0.13 per kWh.Usage Tip
A floor thermostat with a timer cuts cost by heating only when the room is in use. Count only the actual heated area, not the whole room.
THE MATH
total watts = area × rating
daily kWh = total watts × hours ÷ 1000
monthly cost = daily kWh × 30 × $0.13
daily kWh = total watts × hours ÷ 1000
monthly cost = daily kWh × 30 × $0.13
Electric radiant floor mats warm a room from the floor up.
Energy use is the system wattage times how long it runs, and cost follows from your electricity rate.
Energy use is the system wattage times how long it runs, and cost follows from your electricity rate.
Enter the heated area, the system rating in watts per square foot (8 to 15 is typical), and daily run hours.
Cost assumes $0.13 per kWh; scale the result for your own rate.
Cost assumes $0.13 per kWh; scale the result for your own rate.