Cable Size Calculator
Find the correct cable size for any SA circuit. Checks current carrying capacity and voltage drop against SANS 10142. Single and three-phase.
Use Calculator →Practical calculators for South African electricians, plumbers, painters, tilers and landscapers. SA standards, SA materials, real job conditions.
Find the correct cable size for any SA circuit. Checks current carrying capacity and voltage drop against SANS 10142. Single and three-phase.
Use Calculator →Calculate voltage drop for any cable size, run length and load. Verify SANS 10142 compliance for new and existing circuits.
Use Calculator →Calculate total load on a distribution board. Check phase balance, total amps, and whether your main breaker is correctly sized.
Use Calculator →Size an inverter and battery bank for your load shedding needs. Calculate runtime, battery capacity and inverter kVA required.
Use Calculator →Calculate the minimum generator size (kVA) to run your essential loads. Covers resistive and motor loads with starting current factors.
Use Calculator →Size a solar PV system for your daily energy needs. SA irradiance data, panel quantity, and inverter sizing — linked to Section 12B tax incentive.
Use Calculator →Calculate the correct geyser capacity for your household. Based on number of occupants, usage patterns and SANS 10106 guidelines.
Use Calculator →Size a JoJo or rainwater tank for your household needs. Daily consumption, roof catchment area and days of storage autonomy.
Use Calculator →Calculate flow rate and pressure drop through pipes. Covers HDPE, uPVC and copper pipe for residential and light commercial applications.
Use Calculator →Calculate how much water your roof can collect annually. SA rainfall data by province, roof area, and storage tank sizing recommendations.
Use Calculator →Calculate litres needed for any interior or exterior paint job. Plascon and Dulux SA coverage rates, number of coats, wastage factor included.
Use Calculator →Estimate painting labour cost by surface area. SA labour rates per m² for walls, ceilings, trim and exterior surfaces.
Use Calculator →Tile quantity, adhesive and grout with wastage factor. Covers floor and wall tiling with multiple tile sizes and SA adhesive coverage rates.
Use Calculator →Sand, cement and water quantities for scratch and finish coats. Coverage by wall area, coat thickness and mix ratio — SA standards.
Use Calculator →Calculate watering requirements for SA lawns and gardens. Water-wise scheduling based on grass type, climate zone and municipal restrictions.
Use Calculator →Calculate topsoil, compost or mulch volumes for beds and lawns. Depth and area inputs, bulk bag quantities, and SA supplier sizing.
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