Best Wire Derating Apps

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Calculate the appropriate wire size for electrical circuits. This tool helps determine wire size based on voltage drop and current carrying capacity, ensuring compliance with NEC ampacity limits.

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Derated: Conduit Fill by Bret Hardman

Fill and Derating Calculator

Strong Contender

4.9(10 ratings)

$1.99

This app simplifies complex electrical calculations for electricians. It allows real-time calculation of conduit fill and wire ampacity derating, adhering to NEC guidelines. Results are accurate and easily shareable for collaboration or client communication.

Panduit Derate-It by Panduit Corp.

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Wire Size, NEC & IEC Tools

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

This tool helps determine the maximum allowable lengths for twisted-pair copper patch and horizontal cables in compliant Category 5e, 6, or 6A channels. It allows users to define cables, create multi-cable channels, and validates configurations, providing guidance on length adjustments.

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Voltage Drop Calculator.

NEC and IEC dual standardsVoltage drop and wire sizing calculationsSupport for continuous load and corrections

Calculate voltage drop and wire size using both NEC and IEC standards. Supports various load types, conductor materials, and system configurations. Generates detailed reports for electricians, engineers, and contractors.

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NEC Ampacity & Derating

Electrical circuit colors

Global country-specific wire color codesExtensive circuit database (up to 1000 circuits)Quick search for phase colors

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E-Wire Calc

by Elektrisola Dr. Gerd Schildbach GmbH & Co. KG

Diameter conversion (mm, inch, AWG)Resistance calculationMetal wire diameter calculation

This tool helps determine technical characteristics of enamelled copper wire based on industry standards. It offers functions for diameter conversion, resistance calculations, and breakdown voltage.

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Building Wire Selector

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This tool helps determine the correct conductor size and wire type for electrical installations. It adheres to the National Electrical Code® wiring methods, ensuring compliance and safety.

Easy Wire Sizing Calculator!

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Calculate appropriate DC wire sizes for electrical projects, preventing equipment damage and fires. Save, edit, and export wire run details for electrical plans and material purchases. Features a wizard for easy sizing for all users.

Calculates wire size, voltage drop, and ampacitySupports custom DC voltages up to 500 ampsSave, edit, and export wire run details

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Electrical Wire Reference App

Phased: Circuit Colors

$0.99

This app helps electricians quickly identify the correct wire colors for various electrical phasing jobs. It offers selections for three-phase and single-phase systems, with adjustable color settings that are remembered for future use.

Three-phase 120/208V wire colorsThree-phase 277/480V wire colorsSingle-phase wire colors

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Wire Gauge Charts - Size tables for AWG, SWG, BWG

by Chewy Applications

$0.99

Access comprehensive wire gauge charts for AWG, SWG, and BWG. Quickly find diameter, area, resistance, and weight values for various wire types with easy scrolling or a search bar. Includes comparison tables and specific data for aluminum and copper wires.

Wire gauge charts (AWG, SWG, BWG)Diameter, area, resistance, weight valuesComparison tables

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AWG & mm² · Voltage Drop, Amps

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This utility app calculates the minimum wire size needed for electrical installations based on voltage, current, distance, and allowable voltage drop. It supports various units and wire materials, ensuring safe and efficient power distribution for diverse applications.

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Wire Gauge & Size Calculator

$4.99

This app quickly calculates the correct DC wire gauge needed for any circuit. Simply input voltage, current, and length to determine the optimal wire size, considering voltage drop and ampacity limits. It's suitable for various DC systems up to 60 VDC.

Instant DC wire size calculationVoltage drop percentage selectionAmpacity limit checks

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AWG wire size calculationVoltage, current, and length inputsTemperature and derating factors

This app assists aircraft mechanics in selecting the correct American Wire Gauge (AWG) for aircraft wiring. It calculates wire size based on circuit length, current, voltage, temperature, and derating factors, referencing FAA guidelines.

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Electrical Wiring Pro 2017

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This app provides electrical calculations and references based on the 2017 Electrical Code. It supports multiple code versions and offers features for wire sizing, box fill, conduit fill, residential load calculations, and voltage drop.

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Wire Gauge Calculator

by Paul Pollock

Calculate wire resistanceDetermine minimum wire gaugeInput wire gauge and length

Calculate wire resistance based on gauge and length. It also determines the minimum wire gauge required for specific voltage drop, length, and material.

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