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Generator Sizing Calculator

Generator Sizing Calculator

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GENERATOR SIZING CALCULATOR

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Sizing & Fuel Requirements

  • Rated Nominal Voltage

  • Generator Fuel Choice

  • Sizing Method (NEC 220)

    (Part III required for selected circuit implementation. Both valid for whole house.)

General Lighting & Receptacles

  • Square Footage being covered (ft ²)

  • Small Applicance Circuits (20 amps)

    Per NECA 2 kitchen and 1 laundry circuits must be calculated.

Transient Requirement

  • Largest Motor's Starting Amps (LRA)

Items to Backup

  • Fixed-In-Place Appliances & Motors

    Managed Load
    Estimated Load
    Nameplate (AMPS)
    Voltage
    Load
  • Air Conditioning & Cooling

    Managed Load
    Estimated Load
    Nameplate (AMPS)
    Voltage
    Load
  • Heating & Heat Pumps

    Managed Load
    Estimated Load
    Nameplate (AMPS)
    Voltage
    Load

Summary NEC Load Calculations

  • Sum of all General Loads

    • Kilowatt Sum

    • NEC Sum

  • Larger of Heating & Cooling

    • Kilowatt Heating/Cooling

    • NEC Heating/Cooling

  • Sizing based on requirements of NEC Article 220, Part IV

    • NEC

  • Minimum size generator for motor starting requirements

    • LRA Based Minimum

    • Model Generator Required

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This sizing calculator is to be used as one reference tool in estimating the requirements for your generator project.  Final calculation and determination of product needed is to be made by the installing contractor.