Cost Per Kilowatt Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the cost per kilowatt (CPKW) is:

\[ CPKW = \frac{TC}{P(KW)} \]

Where:

$ CPKW $ is the cost per kilowatt ($/kW)
$ TC $ is the total cost ($)
$ P(KW) $ is the power in kilowatts (kW)

What is Cost Per Kilowatt?

A cost per kilowatt measures the cost per unit of power. In this case, the power is in kilowatts. This metric is useful for understanding the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of energy consumption.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Total Cost ($ TC $): $500
Power ($ P(KW) $): 100 kW

Step 1: Calculate the cost per kilowatt:

\[ CPKW = \frac{500}{100} = 5 \text{ dollars per kW} \]

Therefore, the cost per kilowatt is $5 per kW.