Icetro Ice Production Calculator

Ice Production Calculator

Determine your business's ice production needs to select the optimal ice machine size. Consult the table below for established industry guidelines.

Type of Operation/Volume of Ice Needed

Add 20% for Safe Margin of Error

Restaurant: 1.5 lbs per guest

Self-Service: 2 to 3 lbs per person

School Cafeteria: 1 lb per person

Hospital Patients: 10 lbs per patient

Hospital Cafeteria: 1 lb per person

Nursing Homes: 6 lbs per resident

Cocktail Bar: 3 lbs per person

Beer & Wine Bar: 1 lb per person

Hotel Catering: 1 lb per person

Hotel Guest Ice: 5 lbs per room

General Catering: 1.5 lbs per person

Coffee/Smoothie: Bar 2.5 lbs per person

Extended Events: 2 lbs per person

Office Use: 1.5 lbs per employee

Specialty Marine: 3.5 lbs per person

Correctional Facility: 7 lbs per person

Pounds of ice per customer

1 8 15

Customers per day

10 55 100

Pounds of Ice Per Day:

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