How Much Electricity Does an Electric Stove Use? Units, Bill & Solar Guide
Short answer: A Glam Gas Hot Glow infrared cooker (2200W) uses about 1.5 electricity units per hour of normal cooking, roughly Rs 60–70 per hour at current rates. It can draw up to 2.2 units at full power, but the thermostat switches the heat on and off, so real use is lower. The 2700W GG-Cook King-12 commercial hot plate uses up to 2.7 units per hour at full power.
"Bijli ka bill kitna aayega?" is the first question almost every customer asks us before switching from gas to an electric stove. This guide gives you the real numbers, a simple way to work out your own monthly bill, and tips to keep it low.
How many units does an electric stove use?
Use this simple formula:
Units = watts ÷ 1,000 × hours of cooking
| Glam Gas model | Power | Maximum units / hour | Typical units / hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Glow-912 | 2200W | 2.2 | about 1.5 |
| Hot Glow-B120 | 2200W | 2.2 | about 1.5 |
| Hot Glow-920 (2 burners) | 2200W dual mode | 2.2 | about 1.5 per burner |
| GG-Cook King-12 | 2700W | 2.7 | depends on the setting |
Your monthly bill: three real examples
Small family, 1 hour a day
1.5 units × 1 hour × 30 days = 45 units a month.
Average family, 2 hours a day
1.5 units × 2 hours × 30 days = 90 units a month.
Big family using both burners, 2 hours a day
3 units × 2 hours × 30 days = 180 units a month.
Multiply your units by the per-unit rate on your own bill. The rate depends on your company (K-Electric, LESCO, IESCO, PESCO, MEPCO and others) and your slab.
Watch your slab. Adding 90 units can move a household into a higher slab, which raises the rate on every unit. If you are close to a slab limit, cooking for fewer hours on the stove, or using it as a backup only when gas pressure is low, keeps the bill under control.
Electric stove vs LPG cylinder: which costs less?
Compare two numbers:
- What you spend on LPG refills in a month.
- Your monthly electric-stove units (from the examples above) × your per-unit rate.
Homes with solar panels or net metering usually come out far ahead, because daytime cooking on solar costs almost nothing. Electric cooking also means no cylinder delivery, no gas leaks and no waiting for low pressure at breakfast.
6 ways to cut your electric stove bill
- Use flat-bottom pots. Full contact with the glass wastes less heat.
- Match the pot to the burner. A small pot on a large zone wastes heat around the edges.
- Keep lids on. Food boils faster and uses fewer units.
- Use a pressure cooker for daal, chanay and meat. It cuts cooking time roughly in half.
- Turn it off a few minutes early. The ceramic glass stays hot and finishes the cooking.
- Cook in daylight if you have solar, so the stove runs on your own panels.
Running an electric stove on UPS, inverter or solar
All Glam Gas Hot Glow cookers run on 220–240V, so they work on a household inverter. Plan for an inverter of 3 kW or more if fans and lights run at the same time. Use a dedicated 15-amp wall socket, not a thin extension board. The Hot Glow-912 is the most popular choice for inverter backup because it is portable and draws steady power.
Want to compare wattage and running costs across different types of stove? This electric stove price and wattage guide breaks it down for infrared, induction and coil hot plates.
Ready to switch? See all models and today's prices in our Electric Stoves & Hot Plates collection, or browse the full range of Glam Gas kitchen appliances.
Frequently asked questions
How many units does a 2200W electric stove use in 1 hour?
Up to 2.2 units at full power. In normal cooking, a Glam Gas Hot Glow cooker uses about 1.5 units per hour because the thermostat cycles the heat.
Bijli ka bill kitna barhega?
Agar aap roz 2 ghantay cook karte hain to takriban 90 units mahana barhenge. Apne bill par likhe per-unit rate se multiply kar ke apna kharcha nikal lein.
Does an infrared cooker use more electricity than induction?
Slightly more, because induction heats the pot directly. But infrared works with your existing aluminium pots, so you don't need to buy new cookware.
Kya electric stove solar par chal sakta hai?
Ji haan. Din mein solar par cook karein to kharcha na honay ke barabar hai. Inverter kam az kam 3 kW ka hona chahiye.
Which Glam Gas stove uses the least electricity?
The single-burner Hot Glow-912 and Hot Glow-B120 use the least, about 1.5 units per hour. The commercial King-12 uses the most because it is built for high-heat restaurant cooking.
