Small Business & Services

Food Truck Power Needs

Food Truck Power Needs Calculator

Calculate generator and power requirements for food truck equipment, refrigeration, and cooking appliances to prevent overload.

Choose Your Setup

Start by selecting a preset that matches your food truck type, or build your setup from scratch.

Basic Burger Truck

Essential setup for burger service

11:00 - 21:00

Coffee & Bakery

Specialty coffee and baked goods

6:00 - 15:00

Full Kitchen

Complete mobile kitchen setup

8:00 - 20:00

Gourmet Food

High-end food preparation

17:00 - 22:00

Mexican Taco Truck

Specialized for tacos and Mexican cuisine

16:00 - 2:00 (next day)

Ice Cream & Desserts

Frozen treats and desserts setup

8:00 - 20:00

Operating Window

Breakfast & Lunch

6:00 - 15:00

Peak: 07:00, 08:00, 12:00, 13:00

Lunch & Dinner

11:00 - 21:00

Peak: 12:00, 13:00, 18:00, 19:00

Late Night

16:00 - 2:00 (next day)

Peak: 19:00, 20:00, 23:00, 00:00

All Day Service

8:00 - 20:00

Peak: 12:00, 13:00, 17:00, 18:00

Breakfast Only

5:00 - 11:00

Peak: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00

Lunch Only

11:00 - 15:00

Peak: 12:00, 13:00

Dinner Service

17:00 - 22:00

Peak: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00

Event Catering

14:00 - 23:00

Peak: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00

Bar & Late Night

18:00 - 3:00 (next day)

Peak: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00

Service Hours

10 total hours•4 peak•6 normal

Peak Hours

Operating Hours

Closed

Select Operating Climate

Very Cold (Below 0°C)

Cold (0°C ~ 12°C)

Temperate (13°C ~ 22°C)

Hot (23°C ~ 32°C)

Very Hot (Above 33°C)

Fuel Price (per gallon)

USD/gal

Current US average: ~$3.5/gallon (adjust for your region)

Quick Select

Equipment List

Add and configure your equipment. Pay special attention to critical items marked in red.

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Calculate precise power requirements for your food truck or mobile vending operation. Essential for preventing costly equipment overload, properly sizing generators, and managing startup power demands. Perfect for food truck owners, mobile caterers, and event planners managing $500-5000 worth of daily operations.

Key Features

Calculate total power needs for all equipment
Account for startup surge requirements
Get generator size recommendations
Plan backup power requirements

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