Food Truck Generator Sizing Calculator

Accurately size a generator for your food truck, coffee cart, or mobile trailer based on commercial cooking, heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment.

Food Truck Equipment Sizing

Commercial Espresso Machine (2-Group)

4,800W

Electric Commercial Griddle (24")

6,000W

Commercial Deep Fryer (Electric)

5,500W

Commercial Prep Fridge (Sandwich Table)

800W / 2400W Surge

Rooftop AC Unit (15,000 BTU)

1,800W / 3500W Surge

Exhaust Hood Vent Fan

600W / 1200W Surge

POS System, Lights & Sound

500W

Additional / Custom Load (Watts)

Recommended Commercial Generator

7,000 Watts

Includes 20% safety margin for continuous operation

Total Running Power: 3,700 W

Total Peak Startup Power: 7,600 W

Recommended Service Plug: NEMA L14-30R (30A 120/240V)