Cost to Run a 3D Printer in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 uses/week at 0.6 kWh each), a 3d printer here costs $2.21 per month.
Per use
$0.17
0.6 kWh per use
Per day
7.3¢
3 uses/week at 0.6 kWh each
Per month
$2.21
7.8 kWh
Per year
$26.56
94 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.6¢ | $1.11 | $13.28 |
| Typical (3×/week) | 7.3¢ | $2.21 | $26.56 |
| Heavy (6×/week) | $0.15 | $4.42 | $53.12 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a 3d printer in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a 3d printer with typical usage costs about 7.3¢ per day, $2.21 per month, or $26.56 per year.
Is running a 3d printer in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.21 per month here versus $1.47 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.