Fuel Cost Comparison Calculator
Compare the costs of different fuel types for heating (assuming equal efficiency).
To see a comparison of common fuel types, choose your current fuel type and enter the amount you pay (US dollars).
- Row 1 - current prices for each fuel type.
- Row 2 - number of gallons, tons, therms, or KWHS required to match that of Anthracite coal.
- Row 3 - cost of each fuel type and how much cash you are sending up your flue by not burning coal.
Note: If you heat with a heat pump or mini-split system divide the cost of the “Electric” column by 1/3 or 1/2 depending on the seer of the unit.