Electrical Load Diversity
Use the Electrical Load Diversity. Enter Maximum demand (kW) and Connected load (kW) for a clear result, formula explanation, and practical planning checks.
Electrical Load Diversity measurements
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How to calculate electrical load diversity
Load diversity (or demand factor) compares maximum actual demand against total connected load — reflecting that not all connected equipment runs at full capacity simultaneously.
How the calculation works
Load diversity = (Maximum demand ÷ Connected load) × 100.
Example
85 kW maximum demand against 150 kW of total connected load: Load diversity = (85 ÷ 150) × 100 ≈ 57%.
Frequently asked questions
How is Result calculated?
Result = [Maximum demand] ÷ [Connected load] × 100.
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Electrical Load Diversity
Load diversity = (Maximum demand ÷ Connected load) × 100.
Let's understand your electrical load diversity result.
Calculate a result above and this guide will help you interpret it using this calculator's own formula and explanation.
Pro Tips for Electrical Load Diversity
- A lower diversity percentage means equipment rarely all runs simultaneously at full capacity — common in residential and light commercial settings.
- This concept underlies why electrical service sizing doesn't simply sum every connected device's full rated load.
Common Electrical Load Diversity Mistakes to Avoid
- Sizing electrical service based on the sum of all connected loads without applying any diversity factor, which typically results in significant oversizing.
When to Use This Calculator
Load diversity (or demand factor) compares maximum actual demand against total connected load — reflecting that not all connected equipment runs at full capacity simultaneously.