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Electrical
Electrical Load Calculator
Determine the total electrical demand of a building and the minimum service panel size needed to support it safely. Used by electricians and contractors during new construction or renovation planning.
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Electrical
Electrical Load Calculator
Compute the total electrical demand of a building by summing lighting, appliance, HVAC, and motor loads, then applying an NEC-compliant demand factor. Used by electricians and engineers to size service panels and main breakers.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Electrical Load Calculator | Electrical Load Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Electrical | Electrical |
| Inputs required | 4 | 5 |
| Result | Required Service Size (kW) | Required Panel Capacity (W) |
| What it does | Determine the total electrical demand of a building and the minimum service panel size needed to support it safely. Used by electricians and contractors during new construction or renovation planning. | Compute the total electrical demand of a building by summing lighting, appliance, HVAC, and motor loads, then applying an NEC-compliant demand factor. Used by electricians and engineers to size service panels and main breakers. |