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LOAD COMPUTATION FOR CIRCUIT

BREAKER

Understanding the Basics

1. Load: Anything that consumes electrical energy.


2. Circuit Breaker: A safety device that
automatically switches off an electric circuit in the
event of an overload or short circuit.
3. Ampere (Amp): The unit of electric current.
CIRCUIT AWG MM2 ALLOWABLE LOAD USES
BREAKER
15 A 14 2.0 12 A LIGHTS/SMALL
APPLIANCES
20 A 12 3.5 16 A S.P.O. /LIGHTS/C.O.

ACU/WATER
24 A
30 A 10 5.5 HEATER/ELECTRIC
STOVE
32 A MAIN BREAKER/LARGE
40 A 8 8.0 APPLIANCES/ HIGH-
POWER TOOLS
SERVICE
60 A 6 14 48 A ENTRANCE/FEEDER
LINE
60 A
75 A 4 22 SERVICE ENTRANCE
80 A
100 A 2 30 SERVICE ENTRANCE
100 A
125 A 1 38 SERVICE ENTRANCE
Steps to Compute Load

 Appliances and Equipment: Determine the wattage rating of


each device.
 Lighting: Calculate the total wattage of all light fixtures.
 Motors: Consider the motor's horsepower rating.
 Calculate the Current (Amperes)
Use the formula:
Current (A) = Power (Watts) / Voltage (Volts)
*In the Philippines, the standard voltage is 220 volts.
 Determine the Circuit Breaker Size
 Safety Factor: Apply a safety factor of 1.25 to account for future
increases in load.
 Select a Circuit Breaker: Choose a circuit breaker with an ampere
rating equal to or greater than the calculated current multiplied
by the safety factor.
Example 1:
Let's say you have a room with the following electrical
loads:
• 5 LED lights, each 10 watts
• A 1500-watt air conditioner
• A 500-watt refrigerator
Calculation:

1. Total Wattage
Lights: 5 lights * 10 watts/light = 50 watts
Air conditioner: 1500 watts
Refrigerator: 500 watts
Total: 2050 watts
2. Current:
Current = 2050 watts / 220 volts = 9.32 amperes

3. Derated current:
9.32 amperes x 1.25 = 11.65 amps

4. Circuit breaker:
20– amps breaker
Example 2: Bedroom Circuit
• 50-watt bedside lamps (2)
• 1000-watt air conditioner
• 500-watt television

Calculation:

1. Total wattage: 100+1000+500 = 1600 watts

2. Current draw: 1600 watts / 220 volts = 7.27 amps

3. Derated current: 7.3 amps x 1.25 = 9.0875 amps

4. Circuit breaker: 15 – amps circuit breaker


Example 3 : Kitchen Circuit
• 1500 – watt electric stove
• 500 – watt refrigerator
• 100 – watt microwave

Calculations:

1. Total watts: 1500+500+100 = 2100 watts

2. Current draw: 2100 watts / 220 volts = 9.54 amps

3. Derated current: 9.54 amps * 1.25 = 11.925

4. Circuit breaker: 20 – amps breaker


Example 4 : Outdoor Circuit
• 100 – watt outdoor lights (2)
• 500 – watt outdoor fan

Calculations:

1. Total watts: 200+500 = 700 watts

2. Current draw: 700 watts / 220 volts = 3.18 amps

3. Circuit breaker: 10 – amps breaker


Example 5 : Bathroom Circuit
• 1500 – watt water heater
• 200 – watt exhaust fan

Calculations:

1. Total watts: 1500+00+100 = 1700 watts

2. Current draw: 1700 watts / 220 volts = 7.73 amps

3. Derated current: 7.73 amps * 1.25 = 9.66 amps

or 20 – amps breaker
4. Circuit breaker: 15 – amps breaker

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