The larger the power rating in the electrical appliance,

the more energy is used every second.

The longer the usage time, the more electrical energy
is consumed.
Appliance Power rating
P ( kW )
Fan
Televisio
n

50W =
0.05kW
100W =
0.1kW

Computer 200W =
0.2kW
Air
1000W = 1kW
condition
Washing 1800W =
machine 1.8kW
Water
3600W =
heater
3.6kW

Time Energy
( t ) consumption
( hr ) E = Pt ( kWh )
1

0.05 x 1 = 0.05

0.1 x 1 = 0.1

0.2 x 1 = 0.2

1x1=1

0.5

1.8 x 0.5 = 0.9

0.5

3.6 x 0.5 = 1.8

1kWh = 1 unit
Cost = number of units x cost per unit
If one unit of electricity cost 23 cents,
Total Energy consumption = 0.05 + 0.1 + 0.2 + 1
+ 0.9 + 1.8
= 4.05 kWh
= 4.05 unit

Cost = 4.05 x RM0.23 = RM0.93 cents

= RM0.93
Cost for 1 month = RM0.93 x 30 = RM27.90