LED Running Costs Table

Formula-generated kWh and annual cost examples for common LED wattage and run-hour scenarios.

5 W for 3 h/day
$1.64/year
7 W for 5 h/day
$3.83/year
10 W for 8 h/day
$8.76/year
15 W for 10 h/day
$16.43/year
30 W for 12 h/day
$39.42/year
Table PDFLED Running Costs Table

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Load and usekWh formula resultExample at $0.30/kWhBoundary
5 W for 3 h/day5.5 kWh/year$1.64/yearLow-use room example; replace the tariff and hours before comparing projects.
7 W for 5 h/day12.8 kWh/year$3.83/yearTypical evening-use check; annual kWh = watts / 1,000 x hours/day x 365.
10 W for 8 h/day29.2 kWh/year$8.76/yearMultiply by fitting count when the whole room or zone operates together.
15 W for 10 h/day54.8 kWh/year$16.43/yearLong-hour groups need the lighting output and control state beside the energy note.
30 W for 12 h/day131.4 kWh/year$39.42/yearHigh-load or long-run example; no tariff, rebate or payback claim is made here.

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