Transformer Calculator Plus vs Electrical Load Calc NEC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transformer Calculator Plus
This utility app calculates key parameters for transformers, including voltage, current, and turns ratio. It helps determine if a transformer is step-up or step-down, essential for power conversion applications.
- Calculate primary and secondary voltage
- Calculate primary and secondary current
- Calculate transformer turns ratio
- Determine step-up or step-down transformer
- Supports AC voltage calculations
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Transformer Calculator calculate any parameter within the transformer equation, including primary and secondary voltage, current, and turns. Transformer Calculations Include: Transformer Turns Ratio – Current and Turns Transformer Turns Ratio – Voltage and Turns Transformer Turns Ratio – Voltage and Current The result will indicate whether the transformer is step-up or step-down. Transformers are primarily used as power converters. The two types—step-up and step-down—operate on the same principle but in opposite directions. A step-up transformer converts a lower AC voltage to a higher voltage, while a step-down transformer reduces a higher AC voltage to a lower level. For example, if a country uses 110 V power, a step-up transformer converts it to 220 V, and a step-down transformer does the reverse. Both work with alternating current (AC). A transformer consists of a soft iron core with two coils wound around it, which are not electrically connected. These coils may be wound on separate limbs of the iron core or placed one over the other. The coil to which the alternating voltage is applied is called the primary coil or primary winding. When an alternating voltage is applied, the resulting alternating current in the primary winding generates a changing magnetic field. This changing field induces an alternating current in the secondary coil. The magnitude of the induced voltage depends on the number of turns in the secondary winding. All transformers have a nameplate rating. It is best to operate them within the voltage limits specified. Using a step-down transformer below its rated limit can support a wide range of applications, but exceeding the specified limit is dangerous and may cause electrical failure. The relationship between voltage, current, and the number of turns in each coil is given by: Vp/Vs = Np/Ns = Is/Ip Where: Vp – Primary voltage Vs – Secondary voltage Np – Primary turns Ns – Secondary turns Ip – Primary current Is – Secondary current Thank you for your support, and please visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.
Electrical Load Calc NEC
Calculate residential electrical service sizes accurately using NEC standards. This tool provides step-by-step breakdowns, references official articles, and supports multiple NEC editions for electricians and engineers.
- NEC 220.82 Optional Method calculations
- Support for NEC 2023 and NEC 2026
- Step-by-step breakdown with article references
- Appliance presets and custom entry
- Service size recommendations
- PASS/FAIL check against panel capacity
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NEC residential electrical load calculator for electricians, contractors, and electrical engineers. Size electrical services with confidence using the NEC 220.82 Optional Method and updated NEC 2026 Article 120 demand factors. Works 100% offline on the job site. Enter dwelling square footage, pick appliances from presets, and get a permit-ready service-size recommendation in seconds - with a full step-by-step breakdown and NEC article references on every line. Switch between NEC 2023 and NEC 2026 instantly to see how the new rules change your load. LOAD CALCULATION FEATURES: - NEC 220.82 Optional Method for dwelling units - NEC 2026 Article 120 support (load calc sections renumbered 220.x to 120.x) - Toggle between NEC 2023 and NEC 2026 in one tap - Step-by-step breakdown with NEC article references per line - Heating and A/C per 220.82(C): A/C and heat pump compressor at 100%, supplemental heat at 65%, electric space heating at 65% (under 4 units) or 40% (4 or more units) - EVSE per edition: 2023 as general load per 220.57 and 220.82(B) with 7,200 VA minimum; 2026 at 100% per 120.82(D) - Service size from standard ratings: 100A, 125A, 150A, 200A, 225A, 300A, 400A, 600A - PASS/FAIL check against existing panel capacity - 29 common appliance presets with VA ratings - Custom appliance entry for any load - General lighting auto-calculated from square footage per 220.41 - Small appliance and laundry circuits added per 220.52 - HVAC non-coincident load handling (heating vs cooling) - EV charger support (Level 2: 32A, 40A, 48A) APPLIANCE PRESETS INCLUDED: - Electric range and oven (8,000-16,000 VA) - Clothes dryer (5,000-5,500 VA) - Water heater (4,500 VA) - Heat pump (2-5 ton) and central AC (2-5 ton) - Supplemental heat strips (5 kW, 10 kW) for heat pump systems - EV charger Level 2 (7,680-11,520 VA) - Dishwasher, disposal, microwave - Pool pump, hot tub, well pump - And more - or enter custom VA values PRO FEATURES (one-time purchase): - No ads - clean interface for professionals - Save calculation history by job or address - Export permit-ready PDF with full load breakdown - Dark theme support NEC 2026 UPDATES COVERED: - General lighting reduced to 2 VA/sq ft (was 3 VA/sq ft) - First tier demand reduced to 8,000 VA (was 10,000 VA) - EV chargers at 100% demand factor per 120.82(D) - Article 220 relocated to Article 120 (220.82 is now 120.82) HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enter dwelling square footage 2. Select NEC edition (2023 or 2026) 3. Add appliances from presets or custom entry 4. See total demand in amps with NEC article references 5. Get recommended service size instantly NEC ARTICLE REFERENCES: Every calculation line shows the exact NEC article reference (for example "NEC 220.82(B)" or "NEC 2026 120.82(D)"). Verify every step against the official NEC code book, build trust with inspectors, and prep for the electrical exam. PERFECT FOR: - Licensed electricians sizing residential services daily - Electrical apprentices studying for journeyman exams - Electrical contractors bidding residential and light commercial jobs - Electrical engineers and designers - Panel upgrade assessments - EV charger installation planning - New construction load calculations - Permit applications and plan review OFFLINE AND PRIVACY: - Works 100% offline - no internet needed on the job site - No account required - No data collection - your calculations stay on your device - Encrypted local storage for saved jobs Simplify residential load calculations on the job site.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transformer Calculator Plus at none against Electrical Load Calc NEC's 1. Electrical Load Calc NEC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 45 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Transformer Calculator Plus costs $2.99 and Electrical Load Calc NEC $0.99 up front. Electrical Load Calc NEC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Transformer Calculator Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Transformer Calculator Plus against 3.4 for Electrical Load Calc NEC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.
Transformer Calculator Plus ships an update every 45 months, Electrical Load Calc NEC every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Transformer Calculator Plus | Electrical Load Calc NEC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nitrio | Rizvan Adzhoian |
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Transformer Calculator Plus
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Electrical Load Calc NEC
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