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Commercial Boiler Fuel Cost Calculator

Estimate annual fuel cost from useful load, operating hours and entered efficiency.

Project inputs

Change the assumptions to explore an early planning scenario.

Planning result

Enter your assumptions

  • Useful heat demand
  • Fuel-energy input
  • Fuel cost
  • Estimated annual plant cost

How to use this result

Use consistent heat and fuel-price units.

Seasonal performance

Nameplate efficiency may not equal seasonal plant efficiency.

Sizing

This calculator does not size a boiler or determine load.

Important: Costs, utility rates, permits, inspections, environmental duties, health requirements, safety rules and equipment standards vary by country, province or state, municipality, building use, equipment type and project scope. Qualified local professionals and the authority having jurisdiction must determine what applies. Boilers involve combustion, fuel, electricity, hot water or steam, pressure equipment, venting and potentially lethal hazards. Only qualified and authorized professionals may design, install, inspect, service or operate regulated equipment.