The unit of energy measurement shown on an energy meter is Kilowatt-hour(kWh).
Therefore, When we say 1 unit, it is 1kWh.
(i.e.,) 1 unit = 1kWh.
Now, to calculate the energy consumed in joules for using an equipment rated at W (say, 40W) for a period of T (say, 1Hr).
We have,
1 watt = 1 joules/second = 60 joules/minute = 3600 joules/hour
Similarly,
1 kilo-watt = 3600*1000 joules/hour = 3.6MJ/h
Therefore, 40W = 40 joules/second
If a 40W light is lit for 1 hour,
Energy = 40 * 1 = 40Wh
For this 40W light to consume 1 unit of power, it should be lit for t = 1000/40 = 25 Hrs.
Approximate power rating for various domestic equipments are listed below. (Ratings may vary)
Similarly you can calculate the energy consumption for home appliances individually for a day and the sum will give energy consumption for a day and multiplied with 30 gives your monthly consumption. Multiplying with 60 gives you bi-monthly consumption.
You can calculate monthly consumption here.
Therefore, When we say 1 unit, it is 1kWh.
(i.e.,) 1 unit = 1kWh.
Now, to calculate the energy consumed in joules for using an equipment rated at W (say, 40W) for a period of T (say, 1Hr).
We have,
1 watt = 1 joules/second = 60 joules/minute = 3600 joules/hour
Similarly,
1 kilo-watt = 3600*1000 joules/hour = 3.6MJ/h
Therefore, 40W = 40 joules/second
If a 40W light is lit for 1 hour,
Energy = 40 * 1 = 40Wh
For this 40W light to consume 1 unit of power, it should be lit for t = 1000/40 = 25 Hrs.
Approximate power rating for various domestic equipments are listed below. (Ratings may vary)
Appliances/Device
|
Approximate Load (Watts)
|
Lamps (Bulb)
|
60
|
Lamps (CFL)
|
15
|
Tube Lights
|
40
|
Electric iron
|
750
|
Immersion heater
|
1000
|
Water heater/Geyser
|
2000
|
Instant Geyser
|
3000
|
Refrigerator (165 liters )
|
150
|
Window air -conditioner
( 1.5 ton) |
2650
|
Room cooler ( medium)
|
200
|
Table fan/ceiling fan
|
75
|
Exhaust fan
|
150
|
Washing machine
|
400
|
Television
|
100
|
Mixer
|
500
|
Wet Grinder
|
300
|
Microwave oven
|
1200
|
Computer
|
200
|
Mosqutio Repeller
|
9
|
Pump motor (1 HP)
|
740
|
Battery Charger
|
7
|
Similarly you can calculate the energy consumption for home appliances individually for a day and the sum will give energy consumption for a day and multiplied with 30 gives your monthly consumption. Multiplying with 60 gives you bi-monthly consumption.
You can calculate monthly consumption here.
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