Example calculation
Typical values for NAS
These values are a useful starting point for the calculator, but they are not guaranteed consumption figures for your specific model.
Power
30 W
Hours/day
24 h
Days/week
7
Example/year
€91.73
About the data
Typical value for a small NAS. Drive count and type, workload and additional services affect consumption.
Example using €0.35/kWh. This works out to approximately €0.25 per operating day, €7.64 per month and 262.08 kWh per year.
Your values
NAS electricity cost calculator
Adjust the suggested values to match your own device, electricity tariff and actual usage.
Adjust usage
Typical value – check the rating on your device if possible.
How many hours the device runs on a typical day.
You can find your electricity price on your electricity bill.
How many days per week the device runs.
Your yearly cost
€7.64
Per month
€1.76
Per week
Choose how often you would use the device in the selected period.
Calculation basis
30 W ÷ 1.000 × 24 h/day × 7 days/week × 52 × €0.35/kWh
Context: Estimated values – actual consumption may vary.
Energy-saving tip
Enable drive hibernation and schedules when the system does not need to be available around the clock.
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