Comparison

Fault Current Calculator vs NEC Load Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Fault Current Calculator

This tool helps contractors, engineers, and electricians quickly calculate available fault current on single and three-phase electrical systems. It also assists in sizing fuses and conductors for various circuits and can generate labels for service equipment.

Highlights
  • Calculate available fault current
  • Size fuses and conductors
  • Generate service equipment labels
  • Single and three-phase system support
  • NEC® 110.24 compliance
Features
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Eaton's Bussmann Series FC2 Available Fault Current Calculator application is an innovative tool developed for contractors, engineers, electricians, and electrical inspectors. This tool can be used on the Bussmann website or out in the field on a mobile device for those needing a quick and simple way to determine available fault current. With this simple tool, users can: - Calculate available fault current on single and three-phase systems - Create and send a label via email for marking the available fault current on service equipment (NEC® 110.24) - Size fuses and conductors for service, feeder, and branch circuits. This application, calculations, and other information are intended to clearly present technical information that will determine the available fault current at specific points in an electrical system. Bussmann reserves the right, without notice, to change this application and/or discontinue/ limit its distribution and/or availability. Bussmann also reserves the right to change or update, without notice, any technical information contained in this application. The data and information presented in this application are believed to be accurate. However, any and all liability for the content, or any omissions from this application, including any inaccuracies, errors, or misstatements in such data, calculations or information, is expressly disclaimed. The application, calculations and other information are provided without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Bussmann disclaims any liability for the use of this application, calculations or other information. The complete End-User License Agreement can be found at: https://faultcurrentcalculatorpro.bussmann.com/home/eula

About

NEC Load Calculator

This app performs electrical load calculations based on the NEC 2023 code. It offers modules for residential, commercial, motor, and branch circuit calculations, along with panel scheduling and PDF export. Designed for licensed electricians and contractors.

Highlights
  • NEC 2023 load calculations
  • Residential, commercial, motor, branch circuit modules
  • Panel schedule editor
  • Step-by-step calculation results
  • Panel layout generation
  • PDF export
Features
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NEC Load Calculator answers panel sizing, feeder, motor, branch circuit, and cable tray questions directly from the 2023 NEC — with the article citation and math shown for every result. Built for licensed electricians and contractors, not students. CALCULATION MODULES Residential Dwelling unit service sizing per NEC 220.40–220.55 and 220.82. Standard and optional methods. General lighting, small appliance and laundry circuits, fixed appliances, dryer, cooking equipment, HVAC, and service sizing with 230.79(C) minimums. Commercial Feeder and service load calculations per NEC 220.12, 220.44, 220.60, 430.24. Lighting, receptacles, motors, HVAC units, sign circuits, and demand factors. Supports 220/127V and 440/254V systems alongside standard US voltages, with a built-in reminder to verify against NOM-001-SEDE where applicable. Branch Circuit Conductor and OCPD sizing per NEC 210.19, 310.12, 310.15(B)(1)(a). Continuous load handling, conduit fill derating, ambient temperature correction. Covers 120V through 480V circuits, including 127V, 220V, 254V, and 440V. Motor Conductor, overload, and OCPD sizing per NEC 430.22, 430.32, 430.52. Full motor table lookups by horsepower, voltage, and phase. Panel Schedule Circuit-by-circuit panel editor with phase balance, loading percentage, and imbalance calculations per NEC 220.40 and 220.87. Cable Tray Tray fill and ampacity derating per NEC 392.22(A) and 392.80(A). Ventilated trough and solid-bottom tray types, small-cable fill-area limits, and the 90% width rule for large-cable diameter sums. RESULTS SHOW THE CALCULATION Every result includes the NEC article reference, the demand factor table used, and the step-by-step math — not just a final number. Built to be checked against the code book. PANEL LAYOUT Generate a panel layout directly from a load calculation: circuit numbers, breaker sizes, two-pole spans, and spare spaces, arranged the way a real panelboard is wired. Hand off into the full Panel Schedule editor to adjust circuit labels, phase assignment, or breaker sizes. PDF EXPORT Export any result as a PDF report for permit submission, job documentation, or client records.

Screenshots

Fault Current Calculator4 screens
NEC Load Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NEC Load Calculator at 100% against Fault Current Calculator's 0%. NEC Load Calculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Fault Current Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fault Current Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NEC Load Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NEC Load Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fault Current Calculator has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Fault Current Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of NEC Load Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fault Current Calculator ships an update every 4 months, NEC Load Calculator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fault Current Calculator versus NEC Load Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFault Current CalculatorNEC Load Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (27 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCooper Bussmann, LLCV PUGAZHENTHI

Customer experience

Fault Current Calculator

All ratings23 ratings
Positive47.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

NEC Load Calculator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fault Current Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

NEC Load Calculator

One-time1
  • NEC LOAD PRO$7.99

Questions

Is Fault Current Calculator free?
Fault Current Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NEC Load Calculator free?
NEC Load Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fault Current Calculator or NEC Load Calculator?
NEC Load Calculator is rated higher. Fault Current Calculator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while NEC Load Calculator averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Fault Current Calculator or NEC Load Calculator have ads?
Neither Fault Current Calculator nor NEC Load Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fault Current Calculator or NEC Load Calculator?
Fault Current Calculator ships an update every 4 months, and NEC Load Calculator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fault Current Calculator was updated on November 1, 2026 and NEC Load Calculator on November 4, 2026.

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