Fuel Tank Size Calculator

Determine how much fuel storage you need to keep your generator running for a specific duration (e.g., 24 hours, 3 days).

Requirements

Fuel Type

Generator Size (Rated Watts)

Average Load: 50%

Desired Runtime

-- Gal

Consumption Rate: --

Running Load: -- kW

Fuel consumption varies by engine efficiency, age, and maintenance. We use the following conservative estimates per kW of load per hour:

~0.14 Gallons / kWh

~0.08 Gallons / kWh

~0.2 Gallons / kWh (0.85 lbs)