🏃 Treadmill

How much electricity does a treadmill use? Cost per workout

Electric treadmill power use per workout and per year, walking or running, with the running cost.

Typical power

600 W

Cost per hour

$0.108 · £0.156

Per year · 60 kWh

$11 · £16

With 0.5 hours a day for 200 days a year, electricity at $0.18/kWh and £0.26/kWh all-in.

A treadmill motor is rated in horsepower (1.5–3 HP, i.e. 1,100–2,200 W), but that’s the peak. Running at 10 km/h it draws 600–700 W on average: a 30-minute workout costs around 10 cents.

Consumption rises with speed, incline and the runner’s weight. An under-desk walking pad uses much less, but usually runs for hours.

Consumption compared

TypeUsagekWh/yearCost/year
Walking (5 km/h)350 W35$6 · £9
Running (9–10 km/h)700 W70$13 · £18
Fast running on an incline1,100 W110$20 · £29
Walking pad (under-desk)250 W25$5 · £7

Yearly cost with 0.5 hours a day for 200 days a year.

Work out your cost

Per hour
$0.11
Per month
$0.90
Per year
$11
Energy per year
60 kWh

The price is a typical all-in figure for your country: replace it with yours (bill total ÷ kWh).

How to use less

  • Lubricate the belt as the manufacturer recommends: a dry belt makes the motor work harder.
  • Turn it off at the switch after use: many stay on standby with the display lit.
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FAQ

How much electricity does a treadmill use?
About 600 W, or 0.6 kWh for each hour of use; from 200 to 1,500 W depending on the model.
How much does it cost per year?
With 0.5 hours a day for 200 days a year it uses about 60 kWh a year: about $11 · £16 at $0.18/kWh and £0.26/kWh.
How can I reduce it?
Lubricate the belt as the manufacturer recommends: a dry belt makes the motor work harder. Turn it off at the switch after use: many stay on standby with the display lit.
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