Electricity / Generator Cost Estimator
Calculate total power draw from your lighting and equipment list, find the right generator size, and estimate fuel and rental costs for your shoot.
Total Draw
1,960 W
Amperage
16.3 A
Load (kW)
1.96 kW
With 25% Safety
2.45 kW
Recommended Generator
3 kW Portable (Honda EU3000)
3 kW capacity at 1 gal/hr
Rental (5 days)
$375
Fuel Total
$270
Estimated Total Cost
$645
5 days at 12 hrs/day + fuel
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