Pool Pump Energy Cost Calculator

Estimate daily and monthly pump cost from watts or a rough horsepower/service-factor proxy.

Pump schedule

Enter a current schedule first. Fill the optional alternate schedule to compare a second speed or runtime. The horsepower path is only a proxy for load, not a measured watt reading.

Enter a current schedule first. Fill the optional alternate schedule to compare a second speed or runtime. The horsepower path is only a proxy for load, not a measured watt reading.

Alternate schedule or speed - optional

Waiting on inputs

Fill the required fields to calculate an estimate. Runtime is the main lever; if you use the horsepower path, service factor is only a rough proxy for load.

Assumptions and limits

  • Watts are treated as electrical draw. If your meter reading or nameplate input differs, the estimate will differ.
  • Horsepower and service factor are a rough proxy only. They do not capture actual motor efficiency, head pressure, plumbing losses, or control settings.
  • The calculator applies one electricity rate across the full run schedule. It does not model tiered rates, demand charges, time of use pricing, or taxes.
  • The alternate comparison is a simple estimate. It does not promise utility bill savings.

Formula

Load watts = direct watts, or horsepower × service factor × 746. Daily kWh = watts ÷ 1000 × hours per day. Monthly kWh = daily kWh × days per month. Cost = kWh × electricity rate.

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