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
Manufacturers such as Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, and Scotsman have helpful and informative websites to further assist you in your choice.
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