Mr Calcu | Estimate your laundry costs fast and discover smart ways to save on every load.

Calculate and optimize your laundry costs with our smart tool. Discover savings and take control of your washing routine with clarity and confidence.

Laundry Cost Calculator Description

Advanced Laundry Cost Estimation

The Laundry Cost Calculator offers a detailed, technical breakdown of the costs associated with doing laundry—ideal for both households and small businesses like laundromats.

Key Cost Components

• Water Usage: Liters per load × local water price
• Energy Consumption: kWh per load × electricity price
• Detergent: Cost per load based on amount used

Formulas Used

Cost per Load:

Total Cost per Load = (Water Usage × Water Price) + (Energy Usage × Electricity Price) + Detergent Cost

Monthly/Yearly Cost:

Periodic Cost = Total Cost per Load × Number of Loads

Real-World Case Studies

Case Study 1: Urban Family (4 members)

• Loads per week: 8
• Washer efficiency: 0.7 kWh/load, 50 L/load
• Costs: Water $0.004/L, Electricity $0.18/kWh, Detergent $0.45/load

Cost per Load = (50 × 0.004) + (0.7 × 0.18) + 0.45 = $0.776
Weekly = 8 × 0.776 = $6.21
Annual = $323.00

Case Study 2: Small Laundromat

• Loads per week: 80
• Washer: 1.2 kWh/load, 70 L/load
• Costs: Water $0.003/L, Electricity $0.22/kWh, Detergent $0.38/load

Cost per Load = (70 × 0.003) + (1.2 × 0.22) + 0.38 = $0.854
Weekly = 80 × 0.854 = $68.32
Annual = $3,552.64

Edge Case Scenarios

• Off-Peak Electricity: Lower your per-load energy cost with time-based billing.
• Hard Water: May require more detergent; adjust your detergent cost accordingly.
• Cold Water Wash: Reduces kWh dramatically—input near-zero energy use if no heating occurs.
• Self-Heated Washers: Account for extra electricity used for heating water.
• Overloaded Washes: Can reduce efficiency and increase detergent waste—adjust detergent cost if frequent.

Start saving today—use the calculator to reveal your true laundry costs and make smarter, wallet-friendly decisions.