Pool Pump Operating Cost Calculator
Choose one operating setting or enter a variable-speed schedule with two to eight settings. Use measured or manufacturer-documented running watts at each actual setting. The calculator sums watts ÷ 1,000 × hours per day, then multiplies by days and your price per kWh.
Illustrative example: A pump drawing 1,200 W for 8 hours daily uses 9.6 kWh per day. Over 30 days at $0.25/kWh, energy alone is about $72. Actual bills can include tiers, fees, and changing power draw.
Read the pool circulation guide for the flow context behind a run schedule.
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Compare cost with circulation needs
Use the estimate alongside measured system flow and the flow requirements of your filter, heater and cleaner. A schedule that costs less still needs to support the equipment and pool conditions.
Pool Pump Operating Cost
Estimate single-speed or variable-speed pump energy use and cost from watts and daily run time.
Enter measured or manufacturer documented watts at each actual operating setting. RPM alone does not determine watts. Total daily hours must not exceed 24. Energy cost excludes tiered rates, fees and changing power draw.
