How much does it cost to run a fridge?
A fridge typically draws about 100 W. At the current Ofgem price-cap electricity rate of 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026), a typical 24-hour use costs about 62.7p, and one hour costs roughly 2.6p.
Fridge running cost: ~0.10 kWh per hour β 2.6p/hour. A typical 24-hour use β 62.7p at 26.11p/kWh.
Fridge running-cost calculator
A fridge draws about 100 W. Set how long you run it and we apply the current Ofgem electricity unit rate of 26.11p/kWh.
Cost to run for 24 hours
62.7p
Uses 2.40 kWh at 26.11p/kWh.
- Per day
- 62.7p
- Per week
- Β£4.39
- Per year
- Β£228.72
Per-day/week/year figures assume one 24-hour run each day. Wattage is typical/indicative β your model may differ.
How the cost is worked out
- Wattage: a fridge draws about 100 W.
- Convert to kW: 100 Γ· 1,000 = 0.10 kW.
- Multiply by hours: 0.10 kW Γ 24 h = 2.40 kWh.
- Multiply by the unit rate: 2.40 kWh Γ 26.11p β 62.7p.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a fridge?
A fridge draws about 100 W. At the Ofgem cap rate of 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026), a typical 24-hour use costs roughly 62.7p, and one hour costs about 2.6p.
How much electricity does a fridge use per hour?
At 100 W, a fridge uses about 0.10 kWh per hour, which is roughly 2.6p at the current cap rate.
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Wattage (100 W) is typical/indicative β your model may differ. Source: Energy Saving Trust / common UK indicative rating. Electricity unit rate from Ofgem β Energy price cap unit rates and standing charges (cap period 1 July to 30 September 2026, fetched 2026-06-18). Ofgem figures Β© Ofgem, Open Government Licence v3.0. Appliance wattages are typical/indicative, not measured. Ofgem.