Hot Water Heating Cost Calculator

Water Heater Characteristics
Anycalculator Domestic Hot Water Calculator
Physical		Thermal
Diameter (feet)		Water Inlet Temperature (Degrees F)
Capacity (gallons)		Ambient Temperature (Degrees F)
Surface Area (calculated - sq ft)		Hot Water Temperature (Degrees F)
Effective R-value		Hot Water Usage (Gallons per Day)
Energy Use
		Heat Delivered in Hot Water (BTU/hr)
		Heat loss through insulation (BTU/hr)

Gas vs. Electric Water Heating
Gas		Electric
	Overall Efficiency
	Conversion Efficiency	0.98
BTU/hr	Power Into Water Heater	BTU/hr
Cost
$/Therm	Utility Rates	$/kWh
$	Yearly Water Heating Cost	$
Do Alternative Energy Measures Make Sense?
Alternative Measure Cost: $		Percentage Solar:
years for gas	Payback Time for Alternative Measure	years for electric

Cost