Comparison

Conduit Fill vs Electrical Load Calc NEC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Conduit Fill

This app helps electricians quickly calculate conduit fill based on the latest NEC or CEC codes. Easily add various wire types and quantities to determine the minimum required conduit size.

Highlights
  • NEC and CEC code calculations
  • Support for up to 1000 wires
  • Select from different wire types
  • Instant calculation for all conduit sizes
  • Minimized display for most common sizes
Features
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Quickly calculate a conduit fill according to the latest NEC or CEC. Simply add your wires and get all minimum conduit sizes. A streamlined app to help calculate conduit fill. The following features are included: - USA (NEC) or Canada (CEC) latest code calculations - add up to 1000 wires and select from all different types - instant calculation for all conduit sizes (most used 3 are minimized)

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Conduit Fill4 screens
Electrical Load Calc NEC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Conduit Fill at none against Electrical Load Calc NEC's 1. Conduit Fill also leads on rating (3.3 vs 3.0). Electrical Load Calc NEC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Conduit Fill costs $4.99 and Electrical Load Calc NEC $0.99 up front. Electrical Load Calc NEC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Conduit Fill asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Conduit Fill holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conduit Fill ships an update every 5 months, Electrical Load Calc NEC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Conduit Fill versus Electrical Load Calc NEC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConduit FillElectrical Load Calc NEC
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMartin LochRizvan Adzhoian

Customer experience

Conduit Fill

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Electrical Load Calc NEC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Conduit Fill

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Electrical Load Calc NEC

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Conduit Fill free?
Conduit Fill costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrical Load Calc NEC free?
Electrical Load Calc NEC costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Conduit Fill or Electrical Load Calc NEC?
Conduit Fill is rated higher. Conduit Fill averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Electrical Load Calc NEC averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Conduit Fill or Electrical Load Calc NEC have ads?
Neither Conduit Fill nor Electrical Load Calc NEC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conduit Fill or Electrical Load Calc NEC?
Conduit Fill ships an update every 5 months, and Electrical Load Calc NEC every 3 days. Most recently, Conduit Fill was updated on September 6, 2026 and Electrical Load Calc NEC on August 25, 2026.

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