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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Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Input and output guide
What each value means
The labels and units below are part of this calculator’s visible methodology. Replace every default with measurements or product data from the actual project.
Pump electrical input
Enter this project assumption in kW. The current imperial default is 1.5 kW.
Scheduled runtime
Enter this project assumption in hours/day. The current imperial default is 8 hours/day. Minimum: 0. Maximum: 24.
Operating days per year
Enter this project assumption in days. The current imperial default is 365 days. Minimum: 1. Maximum: 366.
Average load or duty cycle
Enter this project assumption in %. The current imperial default is 75 %. Minimum: 1. Maximum: 100.
Electricity price
Enter this project assumption in per kWh. The current imperial default is 0.18 per kWh. Minimum: 0.
Annual service allowance
Enter this project assumption in a unitless value. The current imperial default is 120. Minimum: 0.
How to read the outputs
Annual electricity cost
energy only. Default preview: $591.30.
Monthly average cost
annual total divided by 12. Default preview: $59.28.
Effective annual runtime
schedule × days × duty cycle. Default preview: 2,190 hours.
Daily electricity
average operating day. Default preview: 9 kWh.
Cost per effective hour
at entered input power. Default preview: $0.27.
Annual service allowance
entered maintenance amount. Default preview: $120.00.
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.