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Hi Tim, The propane consumption for gas ranges depends on several factors (BTU rating of the burners and usage patterns - how often and how long the range is used). I have listed below the BTU of each burner of the cooktop and heating elements of the oven per hour at full power. Cooktop: Right Front: 18,000 Right Rear: 5,000 Left Front:17,000 Left Rear: 9,500 Center: 10,000 Oven: Bake Burner: 18,000 Broil Burner:13,500 Estimate how long you will use the burner. For example, if you use the burner for 1 hour per day, at full power the consumption will be: BTUs used per day=18,000BTUs/hour×1hour=18,000BTUs/day If all burners are used for 1 hour in full power including the oven heating elements that will be equal to 91,000 BTUs/day. To convert BTUs to gallons of propane, use the conversion factor that 1 gallon of propane contains approximately 91,500 BTUs. 91,000 BTUs per day/91,500 BTUs per gallon = .9945 gallons of propane per day. To estimate annual propane consumption, multiply the daily usage by 365 days in a year: .9945 gallons per day X 365 days per year = 362.99 estimated gallons of propane per year. If your daily usage differs (e.g., you use the range for fewer hours or fewer burners), or you are using a lower number of burners or less time per day, adjust accordingly. Leo
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