Comparison

FieldVolt Electrical vs Transformer Calc NEC

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

Head to head
About

FieldVolt Electrical

This app assists electricians with complex calculations for pipe bending, conduit fill, ampacity, voltage drop, and box fill. It also offers a professional subscription for expert electrical advice and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Pipe bending calculations (offsets, saddles)
  • Conduit fill calculations (NEC Table 1)
  • Ampacity and wire sizing
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Box fill calculations (NEC 314.16)
  • Expert electrical advice subscription
Features
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Built by a licensed electrician for work in the field. PIPE BENDING Offsets, 3-bend saddles, 4-bend saddles, rolled offsets, back-to-back 90s, and parallel offsets. Mark placement calculated from the working end. Shrink, gain, spacing — all of it. CONDUIT FILL NEC Table 1 calculations for mixed wire fills. Add conductors, get fill percentage. AMPACITY Wire sizing and derating for ambient temperature, number of current-carrying conductors, and conduit type. VOLTAGE DROP Feeder and branch circuit voltage drop for single-phase and three-phase systems. BOX FILL NEC 314.16 calculations for device, conductor, clamp, and support fitting fill. FIELDVOLT PRO Ask electrical questions, get straight answers. Code interpretation, troubleshooting, load calc logic — the kind of thinking you'd get from someone who's been in the trade for 30 years. 5 free sessions included. Pro subscription available at $4.99/month or $50/year. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Transformer Calc NEC

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NEC transformer overcurrent protection calculator for electricians, apprentices, and electrical engineers. Size primary and secondary OCPD per NEC Table 450.3(B), calculate full-load amps (FLA), and select conductors from Table 310.16 - all per NEC 2023 (NFPA 70). Works 100% offline on the job site. Whether you're sizing overcurrent protection for a 75 kVA, 480-to-208V three-phase transformer, or checking if primary-only protection requires 125% or 300%, this calculator gives you accurate NEC-compliant results in seconds. Use it as your go-to transformer protection reference - from kVA rating to OCPD and conductor selection. TRANSFORMER CALCULATOR FEATURES: - Primary overcurrent protection per NEC 450.3(B) - 125%/167%/250%/300% rules - Secondary overcurrent protection per NEC 450.3(B) - 125%/167%/250% rules - Primary-only and primary+secondary protection methods - Full-load ampere (FLA) calculation: single-phase and three-phase - Next-standard-size-up applied only where Note 1 permits (125% cells); 167%/250%/300% treated as ceilings - All standard OCPD ratings per NEC 240.6(A), including fuse-only ratings 1, 3, 6, 10, 601 for small transformers - Conductor sizing from NEC Table 310.16 (75°C column, printed code values) - Copper and aluminum conductor support - 40 standard kVA ratings: 0.05–500 kVA single-phase, 3–2500 kVA three-phase - 7 voltage presets: 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, 460V, 480V, 600V - Single-phase and three-phase support - NEC article references for every calculation result NEC REFERENCES INCLUDED: - NEC Table 450.3(B) - Transformer overcurrent protection (600V or less) - NEC 450.3(B) Note 1 - Next-size-up rule for primary-only protection - NEC 240.6(A) - Standard overcurrent device ratings - NEC Table 310.16 - Conductor ampacity at 75°C PROTECTION METHOD RULES (printed Table 450.3(B)): - Primary Only, 9A or more: 125% maximum — next standard size up permitted (Note 1) - Primary Only, 2–9A: 167% maximum — ceiling, no round up - Primary Only, under 2A: 300% maximum — ceiling, no round up - Primary + Secondary: primary 250% maximum (ceiling); secondary 125% (Note 1) for 9A or more, 167% ceiling under 9A CALCULATION RESULTS INCLUDE: - Primary full-load amps (FLA) with formula - Secondary full-load amps (FLA) with formula - Primary OCPD size (standard rating per NEC 240.6(A)) - Secondary OCPD size when applicable - Primary and secondary conductor sizes with ampacity - Applicable NEC percentage rules and references - Protection method notes and explanations PRO FEATURES (one-time purchase): - No ads - clean interface for professionals - Save transformer calculation history with labels - Export calculations as PDF reports for permits and records - Dark theme support HOW THE TRANSFORMER CALCULATOR WORKS: 1. Select phase type (single-phase or three-phase) 2. Choose kVA rating from standard sizes 3. Select primary and secondary voltage 4. Choose protection method (primary only or primary + secondary) 5. Select conductor material (copper or aluminum) 6. Get OCPD sizes, conductor recommendations, and NEC references instantly BUILT FOR ELECTRICIANS ON THE JOB SITE: This transformer calculator is designed by electricians, for electricians. Enter your transformer parameters, get the correct OCPD size and conductor recommendation instantly - no complicated menus or unnecessary features. One-hand operation, instant results. PERFECT FOR: - Licensed electricians sizing transformer protection daily - Electrical apprentices studying for journeyman exams - Electrical engineers and designers - Electrical contractors bidding jobs - NEC code exam preparation - Journeyman and master electrician exam study OFFLINE & PRIVACY: - Works 100% offline - no internet needed on the job site - No account required - No data collection - your calculations stay on your device Simplify your transformer protection sizing on the job site.

Screenshots

FieldVolt Electrical4 screens
Transformer Calc NEC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FieldVolt Electrical at Free against Transformer Calc NEC's $0.99. Transformer Calc NEC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

FieldVolt Electrical is free to download; Transformer Calc NEC costs $0.99 up front. FieldVolt Electrical sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Transformer Calc NEC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FieldVolt Electrical ships an update every 2 months, Transformer Calc NEC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FieldVolt Electrical versus Transformer Calc NEC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldVolt ElectricalTransformer Calc NEC
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMATTHEW DAVID KOVALIKRizvan Adzhoian

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FieldVolt Electrical

Subscriptions2
  • FieldVolt Pro$4.991 Month
  • FieldVolt Pro$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Transformer Calc NEC

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is FieldVolt Electrical free?
FieldVolt Electrical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transformer Calc NEC free?
Transformer Calc NEC costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do FieldVolt Electrical or Transformer Calc NEC have ads?
Neither FieldVolt Electrical nor Transformer Calc NEC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FieldVolt Electrical or Transformer Calc NEC?
FieldVolt Electrical ships an update every 2 months, and Transformer Calc NEC every 3 days. Most recently, FieldVolt Electrical was updated on October 31, 2026 and Transformer Calc NEC on October 28, 2026.

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