Ice Type

ICE USAGE GUIDE
Foodservice > Ice Needs Per Day
Restaurant .................... 1-1/2 lbs. per person
Cocktail .......................... 3 lbs. per person/seat
Water Glass.................. 4 oz. per 10 oz. glass
Salad Bar ...................... 30 lbs. per cubic foot
Fast Food ...................... 5 oz. per 7-10 oz. drink
8 oz. per 12-16 oz. drink
12 oz. per 18-24 oz. drink
Lodging > Ice Needs Per Day
Guest Ice ...................... 5 lbs. per room
Restaurant .................... 1-1/2 lbs. per person/seat
Cocktail .......................... 3 lbs. per person/seat
Catering ........................ 1 lb. per person
Convenience Store > Ice Needs 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 per day
Packaged Ice ................ Lbs. per bag
x bags sold per day
Healthcare > Ice Needs Per Day
Cafeteria ....................... 1 lb. per person
Patient Ice .................... RNS12: Up to 20 beds
RNS20: 20-35 beds
Beverage Service > Ice Needs Per Day
Cafeteria ....................... 1 lb. per person
Drinks ............................ 40% ice per drink
x number of drinks
served on peak day
For proper sizing assistance, please
reference our ice machine calculator
at www.manitowocice.com/icecalc