Natural Gas Generator Fuel Consumption Chart
Use the following chart to estimate the amount of fuel you will consume operating your natural gas generator at a given load, based on your unit’s size in kW. Your mileage may vary as fuel efficiency is determined by a number of factors, including the manufacturer, the age of the equipment, and how well-maintained the unit is.
Generator Size (kW) | 1/4 Load (ft3/hr) | 1/2 Load (ft3/hr) | 3/4 Load (ft3/hr) | Full Load (ft3/hr) |
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20 | 157 | 188 | 247 | 289 |
30 | 202 | 260 | 348 | 416 |
40 | 246 | 333 | 449 | 543 |
60 | 334 | 479 | 652 | 798 |
75 | 400 | 588 | 803 | 990 |
100 | 510 | 771 | 1056 | 1308 |
125 | 621 | 953 | 1308 | 1627 |
135 | 665 | 1026 | 1409 | 1754 |
150 | 731 | 1135 | 1561 | 1946 |
175 | 841 | 1317 | 1813 | 2264 |
200 | 952 | 1500 | 2066 | 2583 |
230 | 1084 | 1718 | 2369 | 2965 |
250 | 1172 | 1864 | 2571 | 3220 |
300 | 1393 | 2229 | 3076 | 3857 |
350 | 1614 | 2593 | 3581 | 4495 |
400 | 1834 | 2958 | 4086 | 5132 |
500 | 2276 | 3687 | 5096 | 6407 |
600 | 2717 | 4416 | 6107 | 7681 |
750 | 3379 | 5509 | 7622 | 9593 |
1000 | 4482 | 7332 | 10147 | 12780 |
*Fuel consumption is based on 1015 Btu/standard ft3 natural gas
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