How much fuel is typically burned when climbing for 10 minutes at a rate of 75% power?

To determine the fuel burned during a climb at 75% power for 10 minutes, we can look at the fuel flow rate typically associated with that power setting. In general aviation aircraft, fuel consumption at cruise power settings can often provide a reliable basis for estimating fuel flow during climbs, particularly at a fixed power setting like 75%.

Many light aircraft consume about 10 to 15 gallons per hour at full power; therefore, at 75% power, the consumption tends to be a little less, often around 7 to 10 gallons per hour. If we take an average estimate of around 8 gallons per hour at 75% power, we can then calculate the fuel burned during a ten-minute climb.

Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, breaking down the fuel burn further gives approximately 0.133 gallons burned per minute (8 gallons per hour divided by 60). Over the course of 10 minutes, this results in approximately 1.33 gallons burned. However, if the aircraft consumes more fuel at a higher climb rate, estimates might push this closer to a 2.0 gallon figure, which aligns with real-world figures observed in various aircraft types during climbs.

Thus, with some assumptions and typical fuel consumption