If you have a water meter, our calculator works out the estimated cost of your water. If your house has no water meter, the length of shower does not affect your bill. However, we can still work out the cost of heating the water for your shower and your carbon emissions
Electric showers: 6 litres per minute, average Gravity showers (no pump): 8 litres per minute, average Power showers (pump): 16 litres per minute, average Luxury/multi-head Showers: 20+ litres per minute, average
To measure an accurate flow rate from your own shower, use a bucket, timer and jug:
- Turn on the shower to your normal setting
- Hold the bucket under the water for 10 seconds
- Measure the water collected (in litres) using the measuring jug
- Multiply the volume of water collected by 6 to give the shower flow rate in litres per minute.
Water and energy cost savings are based on data which was accurate in January 2011. Figures are estimates only, as the way that water is heated and costs of metered services varies considerably between households. With thanks to Essex and Suffolk Water for the use of their original Shower Calculator.
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Water and energy cost savings are based on data which was accurate in January 2011. Figures are estimates only, as the way that water is heated and costs of metered services varies considerably between households. With thanks to Essex and Suffolk Water for the use of their original Shower Calculator.