Heating Cost Calculator

What is the Heating Cost Calculator – comparison of energy forms?

The Heating Cost Calculator compares the annual costs of different heating methods (natural gas, heating oil, propane, pellets, heat pump, electricity) based on the heating needs of the house. The calculator helps to choose the most cost-effective solution.

The calculator is free, works directly in the browser, and does not require registration. All figures are based on standard data.

Calculation Principle

Cost/v = Heating need (kWh/v) ÷ Efficiency × Price ($/kWh)

Fill in the fields of the calculator with your information and press the calculate button – the result will be displayed immediately. Try different values to compare options.

Practical Example

A 1,600 sq ft single-family house needs about 18,000 kWh of heat per year. Natural gas furnace (95% efficient, about \150 m² single-family house, heating need 18,000 kWh/v. Oil: 18000÷0.85×0.12 = $2,541. Geothermal (COP 3): 18000÷3×0.15 = $900..055 per kWh of gas): 18,000 ÷ 0.95 × 0.055 = \,042. Ground-source heat pump (COP 3.8, \150 m² single-family house, heating need 18,000 kWh/v. Oil: 18000÷0.85×0.12 = $2,541. Geothermal (COP 3): 18000÷3×0.15 = $900..17 per kWh): 18,000 ÷ 3.8 × 0.17 = \5.

Enter your own numbers into the calculator to get a personal result. The calculator is designed for quick use in everyday situations.

When do you need this calculator?

The calculator is needed to support decision-making, budgeting, and cost comparison. Getting accurate references quickly makes everyday life easier.

The result is an estimate – for important financial or construction decisions, we recommend consulting a professional.

Tips

• Always compare total costs (investment + usage + maintenance) over 20–30 years.
• Energy prices fluctuate – use a long-term average, not spot prices in calculations.
• Add insulation before changing heating methods – it reduces heating needs and improves the profitability of all forms.