How this generator fuel cost calculator works
Fuel used equals gallons per hour × runtime. Total fuel cost is gallons used × price per gallon.
How to use it
- Fuel burn rate. Enter the value in gal/hour.
- Runtime. Enter the value in hours.
- Fuel price. Enter the value in $/gal.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Generator burn rate changes with load, so manufacturer fuel-consumption tables are better than a single nameplate estimate. If your expected load varies, calculate a low-load and high-load scenario to create a realistic range.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.