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.

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Generator Size (kW)1/4 Load (ft3/hr)1/2 Load (ft3/hr)3/4 Load (ft3/hr)Full Load (ft3/hr)
20157188247289
30202260348416
40246333449543
60334479652798
75400588803990
10051077110561308
12562195313081627
135665102614091754
150731113515611946
175841131718132264
200952150020662583
2301084171823692965
2501172186425713220
3001393222930763857
3501614259335814495
4001834295840865132
5002276368750966407
6002717441661077681
7503379550976229593
1000448273321014712780

*Fuel consumption is based on 1015 Btu/standard ft3 natural gas

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