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Old 10-03-2008, 11:32 AM
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For a rough estimate, use 1/2 pound of fuel per horsepower-hour. Fuel weighs about 6lbs per gallon. Base this upon the actual hp used at the moment.

Example: If using 180 hp, then in one hour, you would use ((180 hp x 1/2 lb/hp-hr)/6 lb/gallon) = 15 gallons per hour.