kitchen · 200W typical
Running a hand mixer costs about $0.05/month.
That's the typical hand mixer at 200W, run 0.05 hours a day at the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator below to see yours.
Estimated cost
Full-power draw for 0.05 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same hand mixer can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
occasional baking
$0.05
per month
3-5 min for weekend baking
quick whip
$0.02
per month
whipped cream or batter
Where you live
$0.09 spread between the cheapest and priciest states.
Same appliance, same hours of use, different zip code — the monthly cost varies this much.
| State | Rate | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.2¢ | $0.12 | $1.50 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $0.09 | $1.15 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $0.09 | $1.12 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $0.09 | $1.05 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $0.08 | $1.02 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $0.07 | $0.90 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $0.07 | $0.89 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $0.07 | $0.81 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $0.07 | $0.81 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $0.06 | $0.78 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $0.06 | $0.70 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $0.06 | $0.70 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $0.06 | $0.67 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $0.05 | $0.66 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $0.05 | $0.65 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $0.05 | $0.64 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $0.05 | $0.63 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $0.05 | $0.62 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $0.05 | $0.61 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $0.05 | $0.59 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $0.05 | $0.58 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $0.05 | $0.57 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $0.05 | $0.57 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $0.05 | $0.56 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $0.05 | $0.55 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $0.05 | $0.55 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $0.05 | $0.55 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $0.04 | $0.54 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $0.04 | $0.54 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $0.04 | $0.54 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $0.04 | $0.54 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $0.04 | $0.53 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $0.04 | $0.52 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $0.04 | $0.51 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $0.04 | $0.51 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $0.04 | $0.50 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $0.04 | $0.49 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $0.04 | $0.49 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $0.04 | $0.48 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $0.04 | $0.48 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $0.04 | $0.48 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $0.04 | $0.46 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $0.04 | $0.45 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $0.04 | $0.45 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $0.04 | $0.44 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $0.04 | $0.44 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $0.04 | $0.43 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $0.03 | $0.42 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $0.03 | $0.42 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $0.03 | $0.42 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $0.03 | $0.41 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $0.60/year difference across the wattage range.
Swapping a high-draw model for an efficient one pays for itself. Here's what that looks like annually at typical usage.
Most efficient
150W
$0.04 per month
$0.45 per year
Typical
200W
$0.05 per month
$0.60 per year
High draw
350W
$0.09 per month
$1.05 per year
When it hits hardest
winter peak
Holiday baking peaks.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Use low speed as long as possible — ramp up only when needed
Lower speeds pull less than half the watts
- 2
Choose hand mixer over stand mixer for small batches
Uses ~40% less energy for <3 cup tasks
- 3
Mix for shorter times — most recipes over-specify duration
Saves motor time and often produces better results
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| KitchenAid | KHM512 5-Speed | 175W |
| Cuisinart | HM-90S Power Advantage | 220W |
| Hamilton Beach | 62682RZ 6-Speed | 250W |
Picks that actually move the needle
Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.
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See also
Related appliances
Sources: www.energy.gov · www.energystar.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13