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Generator Sizing & Fuel Consumption Calculator
Accurately calculate starting surge, running kW requirements, and continuous fuel burn rates for standby and prime backup generators.
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Recommended Generator Size
14kW(Includes 25% safety margin)
Total Running Load
6.8 kW
~28 Amps @ 240V
Starting Peak Surge
13.1 kW
Motor inrush buffer
Fuel Burn & Outage Runtime
50% Half-Load Burn
1.19 gal/hr
100% Full-Load Burn
1.96 gal/hr
Estimated Outage Autonomy
~210.1 Hours (8.8 Days)
Continuous runtime at typical 50% load on a 250 gallon tank.
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