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Generator Fuel Cost Calculator

Estimate fuel consumption cost from entered burn rate and runtime.

Project inputs

Change the assumptions to explore an early planning scenario.

Planning result

Enter your assumptions

  • Fuel volume
  • Fuel cost
  • Other annual fuel costs
  • Estimated annual fuel budget

How to use this result

Use manufacturer data and a realistic load profile for the burn-rate input.

Units

The calculator multiplies the entered rate and price without assuming litres, gallons or cubic units.

Runtime

Fuel availability and safe storage require professional and supplier planning.

Important: Costs, codes, permits, inspection duties, accessibility rules, environmental requirements and insurance conditions vary by country, province or state, municipality, building use, equipment type, installation date and project scope. Qualified local professionals and the authority having jurisdiction must determine what applies. Generator exhaust can produce deadly carbon monoxide. Electrical backfeed, fuel, fire, noise and exhaust hazards require qualified design and installation. Never operate a portable combustion generator indoors or in a partly enclosed area.