Load Calculations & Branch Circuits

Dwelling and commercial service load calculators for the NEC 2026 Article 120 renumbering — standard and optional methods, existing-dwelling additions, EV service load, demand factors, panel balancing and branch-circuit planning.

11 calculators · NEC 2026 & 2023 dual citations

NEC 2026 / 2023

Residential Load Calculator

Calculate single-family and multifamily residential electrical service load using NEC 2026 Article 120 (formerly Article 220) standard & optional methods with 2026/2023 dual citations.

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NEC 2026 / 2023

Existing Dwelling Added Load Calculator

Calculate if new electrical loads (EV charger, heat pump, hot tub) can be added to an existing residential panel without a 200A service upgrade per NEC 2026 §120.83 (formerly §220.83).

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NEC 2026 / 2023

Service & Panel Upgrade Advisor

"Do I need a 200A panel?" — Evaluate if adding an EV charger, heat pump, or induction range requires upgrading your 100A or 150A panel under NEC Article 230 and §120.83.

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NEC 2026 / 2023

Maximum Demand from Utility Data

Calculate electrical service sizing from 12-month utility interval meter data using the NEC 2026 §120.87 (formerly §220.87) 125% peak demand method.

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NEC 2026 / 2023

EV Charger Load Calculator

Calculate Level 2 EVSE dedicated circuit breaker, 125% continuous conductor size, and service calculation demand per NEC 2026 §120.57 and Article 625.

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NEC 2026 / 2023

Commercial Kitchen Demand Load (NEC Table 120.56)

Calculate commercial kitchen cooking equipment demand factors (65%–100%) and the two-largest-unit floor rule per NEC Table 120.56 (220.56).

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NEC 2026 / 2023

NEC General Demand Factor Calculator

Calculate demand factors for general lighting (§120.42), electric clothes dryers (Table 120.54), and cooking ranges (Table 120.55) per NEC 2026 Art. 120.

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NEC 2026 / 2023

Panel Schedule & Load Balancing Calculator

Calculate panelboard phase loads (Phase A/B/C), percentage phase imbalance, neutral current, and bus utilization per NEC §408.4.

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NEC 2026 / 2023

Neutral & Grounded Conductor Sizing

Size feeder and service neutral conductors with 70% unbalance reduction (>200A), range/dryer derates, and harmonic rules per NEC 2026 §120.61.

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NEC 2026 / 2023

Kitchen & Laundry Circuit Planner

Size mandatory 20A small appliance circuits, laundry circuits, garage circuits, and dedicated appliance breakers per NEC §210.11(C).

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NEC 2026 / 2023

Receptacle Spacing Planner (6/12 Rule)

Calculate minimum receptacle outlets, maximum spacing, and layout compliance for rooms, kitchen countertops, and hallways per NEC §210.52.

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