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Electrical Load Calculator

Calculate total connected load, maximum demand, and electrical sizing requirements. Recommends main breaker size, cable sizing, and transformer capacity.

System Settings

Demand factor: 0.6x

Fixed Loads

Estimated at 180W per outlet with 30% diversity

Appliances
Appliance #1

Leave blank for default: 2000W

Appliance #2

Leave blank for default: 2500W

Connected Load

16.6 kW

Max Demand

7.7 kW

Main Breaker

50A

Connected Load

16.6 kW

Maximum Demand

7.7 kW

(9.1 kVA)

Electrical Sizing
Main Breaker Size50Amps
Recommended Cable16mm²
Appliance Breakdown
Split AC Unit (×3)6.0 kWDemand: 6.0 kW
Water Heater (×2)5.0 kWDemand: 4.0 kW
Fixed Load Summary
Lighting Load2.0kW
Central HVAC0.0kW
Socket Outlets20 outlets(3.6 kW)

Notes:

  • Maximum demand includes diversity factors per appliance type
  • Main breaker sized at 80% loading capacity
  • Cable sizing based on current carrying capacity
  • Transformer recommended when demand exceeds 50 kVA
  • Power factor assumed at 0.85 for kVA calculation
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DISCLAIMER

This calculator provides ESTIMATES for preliminary planning purposes. Results are based on standard assumptions and may not reflect your specific project conditions.

By using this tool, you acknowledge that:

1. All calculations are approximate and based on typical industry standards and assumptions.

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