Electrical load calculation 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the electrical load calculation document in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the owner's name and location at the top of the form. This information is essential for identifying the project.
3. Input the total floor area of the dwelling in square feet, as specified under NEC 220.12. This will be used to calculate general lighting loads.
4. For general lighting, calculate using SQ FT multiplied by 3 VA/SQ FT. Enter this value in line 1.
5. List the quantity of small appliance circuits (minimum of 2) and enter their total VA in line 2.
6. Add a laundry circuit (1500 VA per circuit) in line 3, then sum lines 1, 2, and 3 for total general lighting load in line 4.
7. Calculate the first 3000 VA at 100% for line 5, then determine net general lighting load by adding lines 5 and line 6 (adjusted for percentage).
8. Continue filling out appliance details and other loads as required, ensuring all calculations are accurate before finalizing your document.

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