Standby electricity calculator

Standby consumption depends on the model and enabled features. Network connectivity, quick-start settings and displays can change the load. Enter a measured standby value where possible and only include hours when the devices are in that state.

Formula

Annual standby use = watts per device ÷ 1,000 × standby hours per day × device count × 365. Cost = kWh × your electricity rate. Monthly consumption and cost are annual totals divided by 12.

Worked example

Five devices drawing 2 W each for 20 standby hours a day consume 0.2 kWh daily and 73 kWh annually. Multiply 73 by the price per kWh on your bill to estimate their energy cost.

What the result means

The result identifies whether a measured standby load is worth investigating. If devices have different loads or schedules, calculate them separately rather than using one value for every device.

Electricity price · India

₹8.00/kWh is an illustrative input, not an India-wide average or an official electricity tariff. Replace it with the applicable rate for your state, DISCOM, consumer category and consumption slab.

Last reviewed: 9 September 2026

Electricity duty, fuel or power purchase adjustments, fixed charges and subsidies depend on the applicable state and DISCOM rules. No national tax percentage or subsidy is assumed. Slab thresholds, sanctioned-load charges and time-of-day tariffs are not automatically modelled.

Assumptions and limits

The model assumes the same standby pattern every day. It excludes active operation and does not determine whether equipment can safely be disconnected.

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