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Heating Consumption Calculator

Calculate your annual and monthly heating costs based on your home's size and energy consumption per square metre.

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ All calculations are based on Danish rules, rates, and currency (DKK). This calculator is translated for convenience but applies exclusively to Denmark.

Heating Consumption Calculator

Heating is one of the largest expenses for Danish households, particularly during the long winter months. This calculator helps you estimate your annual and monthly heating costs based on your home's size and typical energy consumption per square metre.

Typical Heating Consumption in Denmark

The average heating consumption for a well-insulated home is around 80โ€“120 kWh per mยฒ per year. Older homes without proper insulation may use 150โ€“200 kWh per mยฒ or more. According to the Danish Energy Agency, an average family in a 125 mยฒ house uses about 13.4 MWh per year, while an 80 mยฒ apartment typically uses 7.8 MWh.

Compare Your Heating Consumption

The Danish Energy Agency offers tools where you can see whether your consumption is high, normal, or low compared to the average.

Reducing Your Heating Costs

Improving insulation, sealing drafts, and lowering the thermostat by just 1ยฐC can reduce heating costs by 5โ€“10%. Remember to turn off district heating in summer for additional savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate heating consumption?

Heating consumption can be estimated with the formula: kW ร— 1.3 = expected heating consumption in MWh. The formula is only a guideline, as you must account for home size and hot water usage.

How many kWh is normal per month?

An average person in Denmark uses about 1,600 kWh of electricity per year, equivalent to about 133 kWh per month. This varies depending on lifestyle and housing type.

Is it worth turning off district heating in summer?

Yes, shutting down your system outside the heating season provides significant savings on CO2 emissions, energy production, and maintenance.

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