Running cost
Ceiling Fan Electricity Cost
Enter your fan wattage, daily hours, and local tariff to see exactly what your fan costs per hour, month, and year.
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Fan and usage details
Cost per Hour
₹0.53
Units per Month
18.0 kWh
Your Fan (75W)
Monthly
₹126
Yearly
₹1,533
BLDC Fan (28W)
Monthly
₹47
Yearly
₹572
A BLDC fan saves ₹79/month at your usage — that's ₹961 back every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much electricity does a ceiling fan use per hour?
- A standard 75W ceiling fan uses 0.075 kWh (units) per hour. A 5-star rated fan uses around 0.048 kWh/hr and a BLDC fan uses 0.025–0.035 kWh/hr. Use the calculator above to check the exact cost at your local tariff.
- How much does it cost to run a ceiling fan for a month in India?
- At ₹7/unit and 8 hours of daily use, a 75W normal fan costs roughly ₹126 per month. A 28W BLDC fan would cost about ₹47 per month under the same conditions — a saving of around ₹79/month.
- How many units does a ceiling fan use per month?
- A 75W fan running 8 hours a day for 30 days uses 18 kWh (units) per month. A 28W BLDC fan uses about 6.7 kWh/month under the same schedule.
- What is the difference in electricity bill between a normal fan and a BLDC fan?
- A normal fan (75W) typically costs 2.5–3× more to run than a BLDC fan (28–35W). At ₹7/unit and 8 hours/day the annual difference is roughly ₹960/year per fan. The higher the tariff or daily usage, the faster a BLDC fan pays back its price premium.
- How much does a 75W fan cost to run per year?
- At ₹7/unit and 8 hours of daily use for 365 days, a 75W fan costs approximately ₹1,533/year. Use the calculator above with your actual hours and local tariff for a personalised figure.