Electricity Bill Calculator

How your electricity bill is worked out

• Energy charge = kWh used × price per kWh.
• Tiered rates apply different prices to successive blocks of usage.
• Fixed charge is a flat monthly amount added on top.
• Total = energy charge + fixed charge.
• Average price = total ÷ kWh used (includes the fixed charge).

Rates and tiers vary widely by province and utility (Hydro-Québec, BC Hydro, Ontario time-of-use, etc.). Enter the figures from your latest bill for an accurate estimate. Everything is calculated locally in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a Canadian electricity bill calculated?

Bill = (kWh used × price per kWh) + fixed monthly charge. Many provinces use tiered or time-of-use pricing, where successive blocks of usage are billed at different rates. This calculator supports both flat and tiered rates.

What are tiered (block) rates?

Tiered pricing charges a lower rate for the first block of kWh and higher rates for usage above each threshold. For example, the first 1,000 kWh at one price and everything above at a higher price.

What is the fixed charge?

Most Canadian utilities add a fixed or service charge each month to cover delivery and account costs. It applies even if you use very little electricity. Enter the amount from your bill.

How do I find my usage in kWh?

Take a meter reading at the start and end of the period and subtract, or read the kWh total directly from a recent bill or your smart meter.