What is the Fuel Input Rating?
The fuel input rating indicates how many lbs of pellets are burned per hour to maintain the maximum temperature setting on a grill in ideal conditions.
- This is a number required for certification testing of a grill.
- The fuel input rating is variable depending on the test conditions.
Fuel Input Reading Testing Conditions
- The grill is run on its highest temperature setting in indoor lab conditions (room temp) until it reaches a steady state. This is the measurement required to achieve the fuel input rating on a grill.
- It is very rare that you would reach these desired conditions when cooking on your grill, therefore you would not achieve the fuel input rating for your specific grill in most cases.
Where is the Fuel Input Rating Located on a Grill?
The fuel intake rating is located on the label underneath the grill's hopper lid.