This generator fuel consumption reference table shows the fuel consumed for a range of load values, assuming a fuel use per kwh of 0.3 L/kWh and a run time of 10 hours. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Generator Fuel Consumption Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Load | Fuel consumed | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 kW | 3.90 | 0.39 |
| 2.5 kW | 7.50 | 0.75 |
| 3.8 kW | 11.40 | 1.14 |
| 5 kW | 15.00 | 1.50 |
| 7.5 kW | 22.50 | 2.25 |
| 10 kW | 30.00 | 3.00 |
| 15 kW | 45.00 | 4.50 |
| 25 kW | 75.00 | 7.50 |
| 35 kW | 105.00 | 10.50 |
| 50 kW | 150.00 | 15.00 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your load and read across to the fuel consumed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Generator Fuel Consumption Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Generator Fuel Consumption Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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