LPG Cylinder vs Induction Cooking Cost Calculator
Compare the real monthly fuel cost, boiling speed, and thermal efficiency between 14.2 kg domestic LPG gas cylinders and electric induction cooktops.
Cooking Usage & Fuel Pricing
Sum of breakfast, lunch, and dinner stove time.
Subsidized / domestic retail cylinder rate.
Average rate per kWh in your home.
Consumes ~1 cylinder(s) monthly. Around 40% of the gas flame heat escapes around the vessel into the ambient kitchen.
Consumes 76 units monthly. Electromagnetic energy heats the pan directly with zero open flame and zero hot kitchen sweat.
Induction Boils 50% Faster with Zero Ambient Kitchen Heat
While monthly operating costs between LPG and electricity are closely comparable (₹850 vs ₹570), pairing induction with a rooftop solar system makes your cooking 100% free forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Why is induction cooking more thermally efficient than an LPG gas stove?
A traditional gas stove burner transfers only about 55% to 60% of its heat into the cooking vessel; the remaining 40% escapes as hot ambient air into the kitchen. In contrast, induction cooktops use electromagnetic induction to generate heat directly inside the ferrous cooking pan itself, achieving an 84% to 90% thermal transfer efficiency.
Q:How many units of electricity does an induction cooktop consume for 1 hour of cooking?
A typical 1,800W induction cooktop running at medium-high power consumes approximately 1.2 to 1.4 units (kWh) per hour. At an average electricity tariff of ₹7.50/unit, 1 hour of daily cooking costs roughly ₹9 to ₹10.50.
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