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Transformer Sizing Calculator

The Transformer Sizing Calculator picks the standard kVA rating for a load with spare capacity and reports the resulting loading. Example: for a 100 kVA load on a 13.8 kV / 400 V 3-phase supply with 25% spare, Rated size = 150 kVA, Required = 125 kVA, Loading = 66.7 % (per PEC 2017 Art. 4.50 | IEC 60076-1:2011).

How it works

Computed from your inputs per PEC 2017 Art. 4.50 | IEC 60076-1:2011.

Worked example (Electrical & Power)

Inputs: a 100 kVA load on a 13.8 kV / 400 V 3-phase supply with 25% spare.

ResultValue
Rated size150 kVA
Required125 kVA
Loading66.7 %

Computed live by WorkHive's calculation engine; standard: PEC 2017 Art. 4.50 | IEC 60076-1:2011.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the figures for the duty you are sizing: the worked example below uses a 100 kVA load on a 13.8 kV / 400 V 3-phase supply with 25% spare.
  2. The calculator returns Rated size, Required, Loading, computed per PEC 2017 Art. 4.50 | IEC 60076-1:2011.
  3. Check the worked example to confirm the method matches how you would do it by hand, then run your own numbers in the interactive tool.

FAQ

What is a transformer sizing calculator kVA?

The Transformer Sizing Calculator is a free online tool that computes picks the standard kVA rating for a load with spare capacity and reports the resulting loading. It shows the formula and a fully worked example so you can check the method, not just the number.

How is it calculated?

The result is computed from your inputs following PEC 2017 Art. 4.50 | IEC 60076-1:2011. The worked example on this page shows a real computation with real numbers.

Is the calculator free?

Yes. WorkHive's engineering calculators are free to use, no sign-up needed for the tools. WorkHive is a free, offline-first maintenance platform built for Philippine industrial plants.

Run it on your own numbers

Open the interactive Transformer Sizing Calculator in WorkHive: free, no sign-up needed for the calculators.