1200 units electricity bill in West Bengal (WBSEDCL bill)
A home in West Bengal that uses 1200 units in a 3-month bill pays about ₹9,371 on today’s WBERC tariff (order of 20 March 2025). That is ₹7.81 a unit, with all the charges our calculator adds.
- ₹9,371 a bill
- ₹7.81 a unit
- WBSEDCL
How the 1200-unit bill adds up
| Slab (units) | Units × rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1–102 | 102 × ₹5.04 | ₹514.08 |
| 103–180 | 78 × ₹6.33 | ₹493.74 |
| 181–300 | 120 × ₹7.12 | ₹854.40 |
| 301–600 | 300 × ₹7.52 | ₹2,256.00 |
| 601–900 | 300 × ₹7.69 | ₹2,307.00 |
| above 900 | 300 × ₹9.22 | ₹2,766.00 |
| Energy charge | ₹9,191.22 | |
| Fixed charge | ₹180.00 | |
| Bill | ₹9,371.22 | |
Urban home, default options of the West Bengal calculator, 3-month bill. Source: WBERC Tariff Order for WBSEDCL, FY 2025-26 (dt 20-03-2025), in force till further order.
What changes the bill
- One more unit adds ₹9.22.
- At 1050 units the bill is ₹7,988; at 1350 units it is ₹10,754.
Where 1200 units sit in the West Bengal slabs
The 1200 units cross 6 slabs. The last 300 units are in the above 900 slab, at ₹9.22 a unit. Each extra unit in this slab costs that much.
The first 102 units cost ₹5.04 each.
Of the bill before any scheme, the energy charge is 98%, the fixed charge is 2%.
1200 units in a 3-month bill is about 13.3 units a day, or 400 units a month. The bill is about ₹104 a day and ₹3,124 a month.
What this figure includes
- Tariff of the WBERC order of 20-03-2025, continuing; the State subsidy is shown as its own line.
- Electricity duty and fuel adjustment not included.
Questions
How much is the electricity bill for 1200 units in West Bengal?
About ₹9,371 for 1200 units in a 3-month bill on the West Bengal tariff, with the calculator’s default options. Your load, phase and any monthly fuel charge can change it.
What is the per unit rate for 1200 units in West Bengal?
The average is ₹7.81 a unit, with all charges. The last units are charged at ₹9.22 each in the tariff.
How many units a day is 1200 units in a 3-month bill?
About 13.3 units a day, or 400 units a month. One unit is one kWh: a 1,000-watt load for one hour.
How do I lower a 1200-unit bill?
Use the appliance calculator to find what uses the most power.