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Sizing your iCE-o-MatiC iCE MakEr
• Does the existing ICE Maker meet peak usage
during the hottest part of the year?
• What are the various locations or stations in the
establishment that will need ICE? Will they be serviced
from one or multiple ICE Makers?
• Planned for future growth? If not, consider building
in 20% additional capacity on new installations.
FOOD SERVICE APPROXIMATE ICE USAGE PER DAY
RESTAURANT 1.5 lbs. per person
COCKTAIL 3 lbs. per person / seat
SALAD BAR 40
lbs. per cubic foot
QUICK SERVICE 5 oz. per 7-10 oz. drink
8 oz. per 12-16 oz. drink
12
oz. per 18-24 oz. drink
LODGING APPROXIMATE ICE USAGE PER DAY
GUEST ICE 5 lbs. per room
RESTAURANT 1.5 lbs. per person
COCKTAIL 3 lbs. per person / seat
CATERING
1 lb. per person
HEALTHCARE APPROXIMATE ICE USAGE PER DAY
PATIENT ICE 10 lbs. per bed
CAFETERIA
1 lb. per person
CONVENIENCE STORE APPROXIMATE ICE USAGE PER DAY
BEVERAGE 6 oz. per 12 oz. drink
10 oz. per 20 oz. drink
16 oz. per 32 oz. drink
COLD PLATE 50% more ICE usage per day
PACKAGED ICE Weight per bag x number of bags sold per day
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