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How Much Does a Table Saw Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a table saw costs about $0.72 per month at typical usage — 1 use/week at 0.9 kWh each.
Per use
$0.17
0.9 kWh per use
Per day
2.4¢
1 use/week at 0.9 kWh each
Per month
$0.72
3.9 kWh
Per year
$8.63
47 kWh
A contractor table saw pulls about 1,800 watts under load, but cutting time in a typical project is brief. A serious weekend in the wood shop — saw, dust collector, sander — usually totals a single kilowatt-hour or two.
Calculate it for your home
Per use
$0.17
Per day
2.4¢
Per month
$0.72
Per year
$8.63
Uses 3.9 kWh/month at 18.4¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12.4 | $0.11 | $0.48 | $5.82 |
| Utah | 13.0 | $0.12 | $0.51 | $6.10 |
| Oklahoma | 13.4 | $0.12 | $0.52 | $6.29 |
| Nebraska | 13.6 | $0.12 | $0.53 | $6.38 |
| Nevada | 13.6 | $0.12 | $0.53 | $6.38 |
| North Dakota | 13.6 | $0.12 | $0.53 | $6.38 |
| Missouri | 13.7 | $0.12 | $0.54 | $6.43 |
| Iowa | 14.1 | $0.13 | $0.55 | $6.62 |
| New Mexico | 14.1 | $0.13 | $0.55 | $6.62 |
| Louisiana | 14.2 | $0.13 | $0.56 | $6.66 |
| Arkansas | 14.4 | $0.13 | $0.56 | $6.76 |
| Tennessee | 14.5 | $0.13 | $0.57 | $6.80 |
| Montana | 14.7 | $0.13 | $0.57 | $6.90 |
| Wyoming | 14.8 | $0.13 | $0.58 | $6.95 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | $0.14 | $0.59 | $7.04 |
| Washington | 15.0 | $0.14 | $0.59 | $7.04 |
| Kansas | 15.1 | $0.14 | $0.59 | $7.09 |
| North Carolina | 15.1 | $0.14 | $0.59 | $7.09 |
| Arizona | 15.2 | $0.14 | $0.59 | $7.13 |
| Florida | 15.2 | $0.14 | $0.59 | $7.13 |
| South Dakota | 15.7 | $0.14 | $0.61 | $7.37 |
| Georgia | 15.8 | $0.14 | $0.62 | $7.41 |
| Colorado | 16.2 | $0.15 | $0.63 | $7.60 |
| Mississippi | 16.2 | $0.15 | $0.63 | $7.60 |
| South Carolina | 16.2 | $0.15 | $0.63 | $7.60 |
| Oregon | 16.3 | $0.15 | $0.64 | $7.65 |
| Texas | 16.4 | $0.15 | $0.64 | $7.70 |
| Alabama | 16.8 | $0.15 | $0.66 | $7.88 |
| West Virginia | 16.8 | $0.15 | $0.66 | $7.88 |
| Minnesota | 17.0 | $0.15 | $0.66 | $7.98 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.16 | $0.69 | $8.26 |
| Indiana | 18.2 | $0.16 | $0.71 | $8.54 |
| Delaware | 19.4 | $0.17 | $0.76 | $9.10 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.18 | $0.76 | $9.15 |
| Wisconsin | 19.7 | $0.18 | $0.77 | $9.24 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.6 | $0.19 | $0.84 | $10.14 |
| Maryland | 21.8 | $0.20 | $0.85 | $10.23 |
| Michigan | 22.0 | $0.20 | $0.86 | $10.32 |
| New Jersey | 23.3 | $0.21 | $0.91 | $10.93 |
| Illinois | 23.9 | $0.22 | $0.93 | $11.22 |
| Vermont | 24.9 | $0.22 | $0.97 | $11.69 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | $0.23 | $0.99 | $11.92 |
| New Hampshire | 27.3 | $0.25 | $1.07 | $12.81 |
| Connecticut | 27.4 | $0.25 | $1.07 | $12.86 |
| Alaska | 28.2 | $0.25 | $1.10 | $13.23 |
| Maine | 28.6 | $0.26 | $1.12 | $13.42 |
| Massachusetts | 28.8 | $0.26 | $1.13 | $13.52 |
| Rhode Island | 29.5 | $0.27 | $1.15 | $13.84 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.27 | $1.17 | $14.03 |
| California | 33.3 | $0.30 | $1.30 | $15.63 |
| Hawaii | 52.0 | $0.47 | $2.03 | $24.40 |
How to lower the cost
- Charge vehicles and batteries overnight if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
- Standby draw hides in garages — openers, chargers, and old fridges add up around the clock.
- Electric yard tools cost pennies per session; the battery’s lifespan is the real economics.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a table saw use?
A typical table saw uses about 0.9 kWh per use. At 1 uses per week, that's roughly 3.9 kWh per month.
How much does one use of a table saw cost?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.4¢/kWh, each use costs about $0.17. That ranges from $0.11 in Idaho to $0.47 in Hawaii.
How much does a table saw cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 use/week at 0.9 kWh each), expect about $0.72 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $0.48 in Idaho up to $2.03 in Hawaii. Rates are as of May 2026.
Does a table saw 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.