Maximum Demand Calculator
Diversity factors account for the fact that you rarely use every electrical device at full power simultaneously. For example:
Convert to kVA (PF 0.90): ( 21.1 / 0.90 = ) maximum demand calculator
| Load | Connected (kW) | Demand Factor | Calculated Demand (kW) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | LED Lighting | 10 | 0.90 | 9.0 | | 20 Outlets (PCs) | 10 | 0.40 | 4.0 | | 10 Outlets (Misc) | 5 | 0.20 | 1.0 | | AC Unit (5 HP) | 3.7 | 1.00 | 3.7 | | Water Heater | 4.5 | 0.75 | 3.4 | | | | | 21.1 kW | Diversity factors account for the fact that you