How much does it cost to run a 60w light globe continuously for 5 days?

Answer 1

First step: calculate the amount of energy required. 60W x 24 hours/day x 5 days = 7200 Wh = 7.2 kWh.

Now look at your electricity bill, and figure out how much you pay for every kWh. If it doesn't state the rate directly, you can divide the total for the bill by the number of kWh used. Multiply the 7.2 kWh by this rate.

See if you can use energy-saving light-bulbs. The 60W is probably an old-fashioned incandescent light-bulb; those are great wasters of electricity. Do a favor both to your wallet and to the planet, and use energy-saving light-bulbs.

Answer 2

Assuming an average electricity cost of $0.12 per kilowatt-hour, running a 60-watt light globe continuously for 5 days would cost about $7.20. This calculation is done by converting watts to kilowatts (60W = 0.06 kW), multiplying by hours in 5 days (120 hours), and then multiplying by the electricity cost.