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Wire Gauge Calculator
Find the minimum safe AWG wire gauge for an electrical circuit based on current load, wire run length, and system voltage. Use this when wiring new circuits, extending runs, or verifying existing installations.
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UPS Runtime Calculator
Estimate how many minutes a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) will keep your equipment running on battery backup, based on battery capacity, connected load, and UPS efficiency. Use it when sizing a UPS for a server, computer workstation, or network equipment.
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Key differences
| Wire Gauge Calculator | UPS Runtime Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Electrical Home | Electrical Home |
| Inputs required | 3 | 4 |
| Result | Recommended Wire Gauge (AWG) | Runtime (minutes) |
| What it does | Find the minimum safe AWG wire gauge for an electrical circuit based on current load, wire run length, and system voltage. Use this when wiring new circuits, extending runs, or verifying existing installations. | Estimate how many minutes a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) will keep your equipment running on battery backup, based on battery capacity, connected load, and UPS efficiency. Use it when sizing a UPS for a server, computer workstation, or network equipment. |