Appliances Power ratings

Incandescent lamp 40W – 150W

CFL 6W – 30W

LED Bulb 4W – 25 W

Fluorescent tube light 18W – 60W

LED tube light 8W – 36W

Table fan 30W – 70W

Induction motor Ceiling fan 60W – 80W

Cooler 100W – 500W

AC (1 ton) 3.517KW

Refrigerator 150W – 400W

Computer 100W – 250W

Microwave 600W – 1700W

Washing machine 300W – 500W

TV 60W – 120W

Smartphone charger 4W – 7W

Now, suppose, you use the following appliances:

Number of appliances Power rating in watt Daily use

4 LED bulbs 9-W each 10

2 fans 60-W each 16

1 TV 100-W 5

1 Refrigerator 200-W 10 hours

Here’s what the load calculation will look like for you:

 – 4 x 9W x 10 = 360
 – 2 x 60W x 16 = 1920
 – 1 x 100W x 5 = 500
 – Fridge = approximately 2000W
Please note: the calculation for the refrigerator is approximate because the
compressor keeps switching on and off throughout the day and night.
Here’s what the total will be = 5180 Watt Hour or 5.18KWh or 5.18 units per
day.
Since these appliances will run for the entire month, therefore, the final
units used every month will be 5.18 x 30 = 155.4 units per month.
If the electricity tariff/unit in your state is ₹8, then the electricity bill will be
₹1243.2.

What are the Benefits of Electrical

Load Calculation?
It is crucial to know the power load calculation as this numeric value gives
a better estimation for installing an electric circuit with a particular power
supply.

You will be able to understand how much electricity an appliance uses

during the day.

If there are some appliances that might be using a lot of electricity, you
can replace them with appliances that have the latest and most efficient
technology.

The latest technology appliances consume less power. It will help to

reduce your electricity bills.

It also helps maintain the safety of people residing in a house by reducing

the chances of short circuits.

Moreover, with accurate load calculation, you can add a new electrical
appliance to your home without worrying about frequent blackouts.

What are the Ways to Increase Load

Capacity?
 People often need to install a new circuit to the domestic power capacity.
Although installing a new appliance is pretty simple, it is crucial to
understand the basics.

 – The fuse boxes need replacement with a circuit breaker because there is
hardly any space for new circuits in a fuse box.
 – The slot in the breaker box provides the necessary space to install a new
circuit and pass the electric cable through it.
 – In the absence of space, you can use a tandem breaker in the place of a
single breaker.

What Are The Different Types of

Power Boxes For Electric Load
Calculation?
Are there varieties of electrical power boxes? Well, yes, there are three
actually. Each one determines the electrical capacity of the house. These
boxes include –

 – 15 amp small fuse boxes: These boxes are too small to fit an electric panel
outside the domestic setting. They are generally operational in old houses
with no electrical up-gradation.
 – 30 amp medium size service panels: These power boxes are found in
houses built before dishwashers or cloth dryers came in the category of
common appliances.
 – 100 amp large service panels: These power boxes supply electric charge to
power more appliances. They are present in most domestic settings and
are common for upgrading the electric power system.

Should You Switch To Using Solar

Panels?
We all know that the rate of electricity that is transferred from the grid is
very high. It increases the electricity bill every month.

But is there an alternative?

Absolutely, there is! Solar panels are the best alternative to grid-based
electricity. If you install a solar system at home, your house will run on solar
electricity.
Solar energy is free, and so is the electricity that uses sunlight as a fuel.
Needless to say, your electricity bill will significantly drop!

Conclusion
Electrical load calculation is crucial for installing a safe electrical system.
Therefore, it is essential to understand the circuit and power
requirements of all the appliances of a house.

Accurate load calculation can save the domestic setting from frequent
blackouts and dangerous short circuits.

FAQs
Q. What is the maximum amp value in a breaker panel?
According to experts, the maximum amp value in a breaker panel for
residential use is approximately 100 amps.

Q. What appliances are considered for domestic electrical

load calculation?
For calculating the electrical load in a house, all the appliances that use
electricity are included.

Q. Is a load of 200 amp sufficient for a 2bhk house?

Although the power requirement of a house depends on the types (and
number) of appliances installed in it, 40 amps to 63 amps is mostly
sufficient for households.