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Generator Fuel Cost Calculator

Estimate generator runtime fuel use and total fuel cost.

Fuel type

Fuel price (CAD per litre)

Tip: Use the price from your latest receipt or invoice (CAD per litre).

Runtime (hours)

Enter total runtime hours for the outage or period you want to model.

Burn rate (litres per hour)

Check your generator manual for litres/hour at your typical load, or use a rough estimate if needed.

I want to estimate how long my stored fuel will last

Fuel available (litres)

If provided, we’ll estimate max runtime and remaining fuel after your runtime.

Total cost (CAD)

Fuel used

Cost per hour

Item	Qty	Rate	Amount

Storage estimate

Max runtime on stored fuel

Fuel remaining after your runtime

Results are estimates for informational purposes only.

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