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To estimate the electricity cost of replaying a YouTube gaming VOD on a Windows PC, multiply its average wall-side power in watts by the replay hours, then divide by 1,000 to get kilowatt-hours (kWh). Multiply that energy by your household’s applicable marginal energy charge per kWh. For example, an assumed 300 W average draw over four hours uses 1.2 kWh; at an illustrative ₹5/kWh, that is ₹6 in energy charges. Neither 300 W nor ₹5/kWh is established as typical or applicable across India.
Calculate the energy and approximate charge
Use the average power drawn at the wall during playback—not the power supply’s rated capacity—and the electricity rate that applies to your household.
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Energy (kWh) = average wall-side watts × replay hours ÷ 1,000
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Approximate energy charge (₹) = energy (kWh) × applicable marginal energy charge (₹/kWh)
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WBSEDCL’s official energy-cost estimator uses appliance watts and hours per day to estimate kWh and cost. It says the estimate excludes fixed charges and meter rent, so the multiplication is an energy-charge estimate, not a complete prediction of your bill. WBSEDCL electricity-cost estimator.
Worked examples—not typical PC measurements
The following examples show the arithmetic using an illustrative ₹5/kWh rate. The wattages and rate are assumptions, not claims about typical gaming PCs or electricity prices across India.
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| Assumed average draw | Replay duration | Energy used | Charge at illustrative ₹5/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 W | 2 hours | 0.2 kWh | ₹1 |
| 300 W | 4 hours | 1.2 kWh | ₹6 |
| 500 W | 8 hours | 4.0 kWh | ₹20 |
For your estimate, replace both inputs with your measured average draw and the applicable rate on your tariff schedule or bill. With slabbed tariffs and other bill components, the actual increase on a bill may not equal this simple multiplication.
How to find a useful power figure
Measure the PC at the wall
A plug-in electricity usage meter can measure wall-side consumption during the task. Check that it fits your India plug and socket and is rated for the connected load. The meter is optional; the WBSEDCL estimator specifies watts and hours as inputs but does not endorse a particular meter. Take a reading during the kind of YouTube playback you want to estimate, over a representative period, and use the average rather than a momentary peak.
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Do not treat a PSU rating as the PC’s draw
A power supply’s wattage rating describes its capacity, not the electricity the complete PC continuously consumes. Nor is there an established scenario-matched figure here for an unspecified Windows gaming PC replaying a YouTube VOD. Label any unmeasured wattage as an assumption rather than a typical result.
Replaying a video is not the same workload as running a demanding game, but that distinction alone does not establish a particular power draw. The actual result depends on the PC and playback conditions; measure the setup if you need a defensible estimate.
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Why your India electricity rate may differ
There is no single domestic ₹/kWh rate that applies to every Indian household. Tariffs depend on the relevant utility, consumer category, monthly consumption slab, subsidies, and bill adjustments. The Central Electricity Authority’s tariff publication analyzes orders from State Electricity Regulatory Commissions; use your own bill or current official utility schedule for the applicable rate. Central Electricity Authority tariff and duty information.
A dated Chandigarh example
The CEA’s 2025 publication lists Chandigarh domestic energy charges effective 1 August 2024 as 275 paise/kWh (₹2.75) for 0–150 kWh per month, 480 paise/kWh (₹4.80) for 151–400 kWh, and 540 paise/kWh (₹5.40) above 400 kWh. These are location- and date-specific figures, not a current rate for all India; check the current schedule before applying them. CEA Report on Tariff and Duty 2025.
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Subsidies and other bill components
A nominal energy tariff may not be the amount a household effectively pays after a subsidy. KPDCL’s website, for example, presents FY 2025–26 domestic metered rates alongside subsidized rates that vary by monthly consumption band. Check the terms applicable to your utility and household rather than applying another region’s example. Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited.
Fixed charges, meter rent, duties, fuel adjustments, subsidies, and other local rules can affect the bill beyond the energy-charge calculation. WBSEDCL explicitly excludes fixed charges and meter rent from its estimator, and its tool supports the calculation method—not a tariff for every Indian reader.
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