Ice Maker Output Chart
Need a couple of tons of ice per day? How about many thousands of tons?
| TYPE OF BUSINESS | TYPE OF ICE | APPROX. ICE PER DAY |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/Motel - Food Service | Cube | 1.5 lbs. per person |
| Hotel/Motel - Banquet Service | Cube | 1 lbs. per person |
| Restaurant | Cube | 3 lbs. per person |
| Bar/Cocktail Lounge | Cube | 3 lbs. ice per person |
| Hospital | Cube | 5 lbs. per bed |
| Nursing Home | Cube | 6 lbs. per bed |
| Cafeteria | Cube | 3 lbs. per seat |
| CUP SIZE | CUBE ICE NEEDED |
|---|---|
| 6 oz. | 2 1/2 oz. |
| 8 oz. | 3 oz. |
| 10 oz. | 3 1/2 oz. |
| 12 oz. | 4 1/2 oz. |
| 14 oz. | 5 oz. |
| 16 oz. | 6 oz. |
| 20 oz. | 7 1/2 oz. |
| 24 oz. | 9 oz. |
| 28 oz. | 10 1/2 oz. |
| 32 oz. | 12 oz. |
Salad Bars
-4″ deep per square foot = 8 lbs. cube/crushed ice per square foot
Water Containers- 4 lbs. of cube ice per gallon