The Outlets and Wiring for Room calculator computes the number of outlets (boxes) and length of wire to connect them in a room based on the room dimensions and the outlet spacing..
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
- (L) Length of Room
- (W) Width of Room
- (oS) Outlet Spacing
Wire and Outlets (WnO): The calculator returns the number of outlet boxes to meet the separation and the approximate length of wire to rough-in the boxes. The length is in feet. However, this can be automatically converted compatible units via the pull-down menu. The calculator also returns an approximate amount of time to install the outlets after rough-in wiring is complete.
The Math/Science
Electrical codes require outlets at regular intervals. This calculator computes the number of outlets needed in a room based on the dimensions and the amount of wire to connect them. This algorithm assumes that rough-in wiring for each outlet box requires an extra 8" for each run of wire (2 per box for in and out).
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