Pool Pump Running Cost Calculator
Estimate pool-pump electricity use, effective runtime, monthly cost and annual operating cost from motor input power, schedule, duty cycle and energy price.
Default project preview
$711.30
Annual electricity cost
$591.30
Monthly average cost
$59.28
Effective annual runtime
2,190 hours
Daily electricity
9 kWh
Calculator
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Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Effective runtime = scheduled hours × operating days × duty cycle. Electricity = pump input power × effective runtime. Annual cost adds the entered service allowance.
FAQ
Pool Pump Running Cost Calculator questions
Why can variable-speed pumps cost less to run?+
Reducing speed can substantially reduce power draw, although the pump may run longer.
Does the calculator determine required filtration time?+
No. Runtime depends on system flow, pool volume, water quality and operating requirements.
Should heater and salt-system power be added?+
Yes, but calculate those loads separately because they have different schedules and power levels.