WIRE·FILL·CHARTNEC 2023 · CH. 9
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TRANSFORMER FEEDER CALCULATOR

Size transformer primary and secondary feeders and overcurrent protection. Calculates primary FLA from KVA and voltage, applies NEC 450.3 protection rules, sizes both primary and secondary conductors.

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We're finalizing this calculator's NEC validation. In the meantime, use the conduit fill calculator and the wire fill chart on the homepage.

FIG. 01

WHAT THIS TOOL WILL CALCULATE

  • 01
    Input: transformer KVA, primary voltage, secondary voltage, phase (1Φ / 3Φ)
  • 02
    Output: primary full-load amps, primary OCPD size per NEC 450.3, secondary FLA, secondary OCPD
  • 03
    Applies the 125% / 250% rules per NEC 450.3(B) Table 1
  • 04
    Sizes both primary and secondary conductors with appropriate ampacity headroom