This Ice Machine sizing guide is ment to be used as a rule of thumb. It is not an exact science but it can help you plan out the size of machine and the uses it can be put to.
Ice Machine Sizing Guidelines
Food Service Ice Usage Guide
Restaurant: 2 lbs. per person
Cocktails: 3 lbs. per seat
Water Glass: 4 oz. per 10 oz. glass
Salad Bar: 30 lbs. per cubic foot
Quick Service:
5 oz. per 7-12 oz. cup
8 oz. per 12-16 oz. cup
12 oz. per 16-24 oz. cup.
Convenience Store Ice Usage Guide
Cold Plates: 50% more per day
Packaged Ice: 10 lbs per bag times bags sold per day
Beverages:
5oz. per 7-12 oz. cup
8oz. per 12-16 oz. cup
12oz. per 16-24 oz. cup
Healthcare Ice Usage Guide
Patients: 10 lbs. per bed
Cafeteria: 1.5 lbs. per person
Lodging Ice Usage Guide
Guest Ice: 5 lbs. per room
Catering: 1.5 lbs. per person
Schools Ice Usage Guide
Cafeteria: 1.5 lbs. per student
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