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How Much Does a Elliptical Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a elliptical costs about $0.25 per month at typical usage — 4 uses/week at 0.08 kWh each.
Per use
1.5¢
0.08 kWh per use
Per day
0.8¢
4 uses/week at 0.08 kWh each
Per month
$0.25
1.4 kWh
Per year
$3.05
17 kWh
Ellipticals mostly power a console and resistance system — many are self-powered by pedaling. Plugged-in models draw 50–200 watts, a fraction of a treadmill's motor.
Calculate it for your home
Per use
1.5¢
Per day
0.8¢
Per month
$0.25
Per year
$3.05
Uses 1.4 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | 1.0¢ | $0.18 | $2.12 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | 1.0¢ | $0.18 | $2.14 |
| Utah | 13.1 | 1.0¢ | $0.18 | $2.19 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | 1.1¢ | $0.19 | $2.24 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | 1.1¢ | $0.19 | $2.29 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | 1.1¢ | $0.19 | $2.29 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | 1.1¢ | $0.19 | $2.30 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | 1.1¢ | $0.19 | $2.30 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | 1.1¢ | $0.20 | $2.39 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | 1.2¢ | $0.20 | $2.40 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | 1.2¢ | $0.20 | $2.40 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | 1.2¢ | $0.20 | $2.42 |
| Washington | 14.7 | 1.2¢ | $0.20 | $2.45 |
| Florida | 15.0 | 1.2¢ | $0.21 | $2.50 |
| Montana | 15.0 | 1.2¢ | $0.21 | $2.50 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | 1.2¢ | $0.21 | $2.54 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | 1.2¢ | $0.21 | $2.55 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | 1.2¢ | $0.21 | $2.57 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | 1.2¢ | $0.21 | $2.57 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | 1.2¢ | $0.22 | $2.59 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | 1.3¢ | $0.22 | $2.64 |
| Texas | 15.9 | 1.3¢ | $0.22 | $2.65 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | 1.3¢ | $0.22 | $2.67 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | 1.3¢ | $0.22 | $2.67 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | 1.3¢ | $0.22 | $2.69 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | 1.3¢ | $0.22 | $2.69 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | 1.3¢ | $0.23 | $2.72 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | 1.3¢ | $0.23 | $2.74 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | 1.3¢ | $0.23 | $2.79 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | 1.4¢ | $0.24 | $2.84 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | 1.4¢ | $0.24 | $2.92 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | 1.4¢ | $0.24 | $2.94 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | 1.5¢ | $0.26 | $3.09 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | 1.5¢ | $0.27 | $3.19 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | 1.5¢ | $0.27 | $3.20 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | 1.6¢ | $0.27 | $3.25 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | 1.7¢ | $0.30 | $3.57 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | 1.7¢ | $0.30 | $3.62 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | 1.8¢ | $0.32 | $3.85 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | 1.9¢ | $0.33 | $3.97 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | 1.9¢ | $0.34 | $4.04 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | 2.0¢ | $0.35 | $4.20 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | 2.0¢ | $0.35 | $4.20 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | 2.1¢ | $0.37 | $4.44 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | 2.3¢ | $0.39 | $4.72 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | 2.3¢ | $0.40 | $4.81 |
| New York | 29.9 | 2.4¢ | $0.42 | $4.99 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | 2.4¢ | $0.42 | $5.09 |
| Maine | 32.4 | 2.6¢ | $0.45 | $5.41 |
| California | 33.6 | 2.7¢ | $0.47 | $5.61 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | 3.8¢ | $0.67 | $8.01 |
How to lower the cost
- Always-on devices are the quiet budget line: audit anything that runs 24/7.
- Auto modes with sensors (purifiers, dehumidifiers) cut runtime dramatically versus always-on.
- A smart plug with energy monitoring answers “what does this actually use?” for $10.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a elliptical use?
A typical elliptical uses about 0.08 kWh per use. At 4 uses per week, that's roughly 1.4 kWh per month.
How much does one use of a elliptical cost?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh, each use costs about 1.5¢. That ranges from 1.0¢ in Louisiana to 3.8¢ in Hawaii.
How much does a elliptical cost to run per month?
With typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.08 kWh each), expect about $0.25 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $0.18 in Louisiana up to $0.67 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a elliptical use a lot of electricity?
Not really — at typical usage it's under 1% of an average home's monthly consumption. Heating, cooling, hot water, and drying are the loads that move bills.