Generator Fuel Consumption Calculator

Estimate fuel usage and cost for your generator

Generator Fuel Consumption Calculator

Estimate fuel usage for various generator types

Results:

Total Fuel Consumed: 0.00 Liters

Total Fuel Cost: 0.00

How to Use the Calculator

Input Generator Details

  1. Enter the generator's rated power in Kilowatts (kW).
  2. Specify the expected load percentage (e.g., 75% for typical operation).
  3. Select the type of fuel your generator uses (Diesel, Gasoline, or Propane).

Input Operating Parameters

  1. Enter the total number of hours you plan to operate the generator.
  2. Provide the current price of your selected fuel type per liter or gallon.
  3. Choose the correct unit for the fuel price (Liter or Gallon).

View Results

  1. Click the "Calculate" button to see the estimated total fuel consumed.
  2. The total fuel cost will also be displayed based on your inputs.
  3. Click "Reset" to clear all fields and perform a new calculation.

Generator Fuel Consumption Fundamentals

Factors Affecting Consumption

Generator fuel consumption is influenced by:

  • Generator's rated power (kW)
  • Actual load percentage (how much power is being used)
  • Fuel type (Diesel, Gasoline, Propane have different energy densities)
  • Generator efficiency and age

Fuel Types & Rates

  • Diesel: Generally most fuel-efficient for larger generators.
  • Gasoline: Common for smaller, portable generators.
  • Propane (LPG): Burns cleaner, but often has higher consumption rates per kWh.

Approximate Fuel Consumption Rates (per kW-hour at 100% load):

Diesel: ~0.3 Liters/kWh (0.079 Gallons/kWh)

Gasoline: ~0.45 Liters/kWh (0.119 Gallons/kWh)

Propane: ~0.55 Liters/kWh (0.145 Gallons/kWh)

Calculation Formulas

Actual Power (kW):
Actual Power = Generator Power × (Load Percentage / 100)

Total Fuel Consumed:
Total Fuel = Actual Power × Fuel Rate per kWh × Operating Hours

Total Fuel Cost:
Total Cost = Total Fuel × Fuel Price per Unit

Example Calculation

Diesel Generator:

Generator Power: 10 kW

Load Percentage: 75%

Operating Hours: 8 hours

Fuel Price: $1.20 per Liter

Actual Power = 10 kW × (75 / 100) = 7.5 kW

Total Fuel = 7.5 kW × 0.3 L/kWh × 8 hours = 18 Liters

Total Cost = 18 Liters × $1.20/Liter = $21.60

Total Fuel Consumed = 18.00 Liters | Total Fuel Cost = $21.60

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