What Size Ice Machine Do I Need



Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006

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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
  • Beverages:
    5oz. per 7-12 oz. cup
    8oz. per 12-16 oz. cup
    12oz. per 16-24 oz. cup
  • Cold Plates: 50% more per day
  • Packaged Ice: 10 lbs per bag times bags sold per day

    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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