Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: xxj.electricxx, Location: Fl
Asked on: Monday, March 21, 2011 at 3:23 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:03 am EDT
Question: How do I calculate the total of commercial Receptacle VA if the bldg. has 175 general purpose outlets?
Step 1: Determine the VA per Outlet
Each general-purpose outlet is typically rated for 15 amps at 120 volts.Therefore, VA per outlet = Amps x Volts = 15 amps x 120 volts = 1800 VAStep 2: Calculate the Total VA
To calculate the total VA for all outlets, multiply the VA per outlet by the number of outlets.Total VA = VA per outlet x Number of outletsTotal VA = 1800 VA x 175 outletsTotal VA = 315,000 VA
Therefore, the total commercial receptacle VA for the building with 175 general-purpose outlets is 315,000 VA. Flag for review