Data Center Power Usage Calculator
Estimate the monthly power consumption and cost of servers.
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Total Monthly Power Consumption
2,740 kWh
Estimated Monthly Power Cost
$410.94
Estimating Data Center Energy Costs
Power is a major operating expense for any data center or server room. This calculator helps you estimate your monthly electricity consumption and costs based on the number of servers you have, their average power draw, and your facility's Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)?
PUE is a ratio that describes how efficiently a data center uses energy. It is the Total Facility Energy divided by the IT Equipment Energy. An ideal PUE is 1.0 (meaning all power goes to IT equipment), but a typical data center has a PUE of around 1.5 to 1.8, accounting for cooling, lighting, and power distribution losses.
How can I find the power consumption of my server?
You can check the server's technical specifications sheet for its maximum power draw. For a more accurate real-world number, you can use a power meter (like a Kill A Watt) to measure its average consumption under a typical workload.