How much electricity does a 5 HP agricultural submersible pump consume per month in India?

A 5 HP agricultural submersible pump (4.66 kW electrical input power at 80% motor efficiency) running 6 hours a day for 25 days a month consumes ~699 kWh (units) per month. At a metered agricultural tariff rate of ₹3.50/unit (UPPCL LMV-5 baseline), the monthly electricity bill is ~₹2,446.50.

How much money does an electric pump save compared to a diesel pump for farm irrigation?

A 5 HP diesel engine pump consumes ~1.75 Liters of diesel per hour (~262.5 Liters per month for 150 hours of pumping). At ₹90/Liter, monthly diesel fuel costs ~₹23,625. An electric pump costs only ~₹2,446.50 per month—saving over ₹21,000 per month (over ₹2.5 Lakhs per year).

Why can't domestic residential tariffs be used for agricultural pumps?

Domestic residential tariffs in India follow progressive slab structures intended for household appliances. Agricultural pumpsets operate under dedicated state DISCOM agricultural tariff schedules (e.g. UPPCL LMV-5, MSEDCL LT-IV, BESCOM AP) which feature subsidized metered or flat-rate tariffs.

IS 14220 & IS 8034 Agricultural Standard Engine

Agricultural Pump Electricity vs Diesel Calculator

Calculate exact monthly electricity units, agricultural DISCOM tariff bills, diesel fuel expenses, and operating savings for farm submersible pumpsets.

IS 14220 & IS 8034 Agricultural Pump Standard Engine

Agricultural Pump Electricity vs Diesel Cost Calculator

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Agricultural Electricity Tariff Schedule

Pumping Hours per Day

Operating Days per Month

Diesel Fuel Price (₹ / Liter)

Monthly Electricity Cost

₹2446.50

699 Units (150 hrs/mo)

Monthly Diesel Cost

₹23625.00

262.5 Liters Diesel (1.75 L/hr)

Hourly Cost Comparison

₹16.31 (Elec) vs ₹157.50 (Diesel)

Per Operating Hour

Annual Operating Savings

₹254142.00

Electric vs Diesel Pump

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Electrical Input Power & Motor Efficiency

(5 HP × 0.7457 kW) ÷ 80% motor efficiency

4.66 kW Electrical Input Power

Monthly Electricity Consumption & Cost

4.66 kW × 6 hrs/day × 25 days/mo = 699.0 kWh

699.0 Units (₹2446.50/month @ ₹3.50/unit)

Monthly Diesel Consumption & Fuel Cost

1.75 L/hr × 6 hrs/day × 25 days/mo = 262.5 Liters

262.5 Liters Diesel (₹23625.00/month @ ₹90.00/L)

Hourly & Monthly Operating Cost Savings (Electricity vs Diesel)

Diesel ₹23625.00/mo - Electric ₹2446.50/mo

Saves ₹21178.50 / month using Electric Power over Diesel

IS 14220 & Agricultural Tariff Testing Disclosure:

Agricultural pump electrical performance testing follows IS 14220 and IS 8034 standards.
Agricultural electricity supply is governed under dedicated state agricultural tariff schedules. Domestic residential slab rates are strictly prohibited from agricultural pump calculations.
Calculated energy and cost figures preserve double precision internally while rounding presentation values.

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How Agricultural Pump Electricity & Fuel Costs are Calculated

Agricultural submersible pumpsets convert grid electrical power to mechanical hydraulic power to lift water from deep tube-wells. Electrical input power (kW) incorporates motor efficiency ($\eta \approx 80\%$).

Electrical Input Power (kW) = (Pump HP × 0.7457) ÷ Motor Efficiency (0.80)

Monthly Electricity (kWh) = Electrical Input (kW) × Hours per Day × Days per Month

Monthly Diesel Fuel (Liters) = (Pump HP × 0.35 L/HP-hr) × Hours per Day × Days per Month

Worked Example (5 HP Ag Pump @ 6 hrs/day, 25 days/mo): 699 kWh/mo (₹2,446.50 @ ₹3.50/unit) vs 262.5 L Diesel (₹23,625 @ ₹90/L) $\rightarrow$ Saves ₹21,178.50 / month!

Agricultural Submersible Pump Motor Ratings & Pumping Capacity

Pump Motor Rating	Electrical Input Power	Typical Flow Rate	Monthly kWh (150 hrs)	Monthly Elec Bill (₹3.50/unit)	Monthly Diesel Cost (₹90/L)
3.0 HP Ag Submersible	2.80 kW	250 LPM	420 kWh	₹1,470.00	₹14,175.00
5.0 HP Ag Submersible	4.66 kW	400 LPM	699 kWh	₹2,446.50	₹23,625.00
7.5 HP Ag Submersible	6.99 kW	600 LPM	1,049 kWh	₹3,670.00	₹35,505.00
10.0 HP Ag Submersible	9.32 kW	800 LPM	1,398 kWh	₹4,893.00	₹47,250.00

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