kitchen · 325W typical
Running a stand mixer costs about $0.16/month.
That's the typical stand mixer at 325W, run 0.1 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 0.1 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same stand mixer can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
weekly baking
$0.16
per month
6-10 min per session
holiday baking
$0.80
per month
heavy seasonal use during Nov-Dec
Where you live
$0.29 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¢ | $0.40 | $4.89 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $0.31 | $3.72 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $0.30 | $3.65 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $0.28 | $3.40 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $0.27 | $3.31 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $0.24 | $2.92 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $0.24 | $2.88 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $0.22 | $2.65 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $0.22 | $2.62 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $0.21 | $2.55 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $0.19 | $2.29 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $0.19 | $2.27 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $0.18 | $2.18 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $0.18 | $2.15 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $0.17 | $2.11 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $0.17 | $2.06 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $0.17 | $2.04 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $0.16 | $2.00 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $0.16 | $1.97 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $0.16 | $1.93 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $0.15 | $1.87 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $0.15 | $1.86 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $0.15 | $1.85 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $0.15 | $1.83 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $0.15 | $1.80 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $0.15 | $1.80 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $0.15 | $1.79 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $0.14 | $1.76 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $0.14 | $1.76 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $0.14 | $1.74 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $0.14 | $1.74 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $0.14 | $1.73 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $0.14 | $1.68 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $0.14 | $1.67 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $0.14 | $1.65 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $0.13 | $1.61 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $0.13 | $1.59 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $0.13 | $1.58 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $0.13 | $1.57 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $0.13 | $1.55 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $0.13 | $1.55 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $0.12 | $1.51 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $0.12 | $1.47 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $0.12 | $1.45 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $0.12 | $1.44 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $0.12 | $1.44 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $0.12 | $1.41 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $0.11 | $1.38 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $0.11 | $1.36 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $0.11 | $1.35 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $0.11 | $1.34 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $1.96/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
250W
$0.12 per month
$1.51 per year
Typical
325W
$0.16 per month
$1.96 per year
High draw
575W
$0.28 per month
$3.46 per year
When it hits hardest
winter peak
Holiday baking season dominates Nov-Dec.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Use lowest speed that gets the job done
Cuts peak watts 30-40%
- 2
Mix only as long as necessary — over-mixing wastes energy and ruins dough
Saves motor time and improves results
- 3
Use the correct bowl size for the recipe
Mixing small batches in a big bowl forces motor to work harder
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| KitchenAid | Artisan KSM150PS | 325W |
| Cuisinart | SM-50BC | 500W |
| Hamilton Beach | 63390 Eclectrics | 400W |
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