Sample inputs, calculation outputs, interpretation notes, and report links for every active I Love MEP calculator.
Sample inputs: area: 450; occupants: 55; lighting: 12; equipment: 18; ventilation: 10; envelope: 85
Use approximately 27.13 TR as a preliminary cooling capacity before detailed heat-load verification.
Run calculatorSample inputs: airflow: 2400; width: 600; height: 350; maxVelocity: 7; frictionClass: 1.2; codeProfile: gcc
The selected duct is within the entered velocity target of 7.00 m/s.
Run calculatorSample inputs: area: 120; height: 3.2; ach: 8; people: 25; cfmPerson: 20; tons: 12
Plan around 5,280 CFM based on the governing airflow method plus margin.
Run calculatorSample inputs: tons: 120; deltaT: 5.5; pipeId: 125; length: 90; maxVelocity: 2.4; margin: 10
The selected pipe diameter is acceptable for preliminary velocity planning.
Run calculatorSample inputs: length: 12; width: 8; height: 3.5; ach: 12; units: 4; cfmUnit: 75
Select an exhaust fan around 2,729 CFM before checking external static pressure and acoustic criteria.
Run calculatorSample inputs: density: 8.1; designArea: 230; coverage: 12; hose: 950; duration: 60; margin: 10
Plan around 3,094 L/min total flow and 278.49 m³ water volume for this preliminary scenario.
Run calculatorSample inputs: sprinkler: 1850; hose: 950; hydrant: 0; elevation: 18; residual: 4.5; pipeLoss: 1.2
Use approximately 3,080 L/min at 76.14 m head for preliminary fire pump planning.
Run calculatorSample inputs: reels: 4; reelFlow: 100; hydrants: 2; hydrantFlow: 500; simultaneous: 75; duration: 60
Use 1,050 L/min as the preliminary simultaneous hose/hydrant demand.
Run calculatorSample inputs: sprinkler: 1850; hose: 950; hydrant: 0; duration: 60; usable: 90; refill: 150
Provide approximately 265.00 m³ gross tank capacity based on entered usable volume and refill assumptions.
Run calculatorSample inputs: length: 8; width: 6; height: 3.2; factor: 0.72; reserve: 10; cylinder: 45
Plan approximately 121.65 kg of agent, or 3 cylinders based on the entered cylinder size.
Run calculatorSample inputs: load: 75; voltage: 400; phase: three; pf: 0.85; length: 95; material: copper
Use at least 50 mm² as a preliminary cable size under these simplified assumptions.
Run calculatorSample inputs: lighting: 22; sockets: 35; hvac: 120; motors: 45; other: 18; demand: 75
Use 245.45 kVA as the planning load after demand and spare capacity.
Run calculatorSample inputs: load: 620; demand: 80; pf: 0.9; future: 20; maxLoading: 80
Select approximately 1,000 kVA transformer capacity for the entered load and spare strategy.
Run calculatorSample inputs: running: 180; pf: 0.8; motor: 45; startFactor: 2.5; diversity: 90; spare: 15
Plan around a 400 kVA generator before manufacturer step-load and voltage-dip verification.
Run calculatorSample inputs: kw: 350; currentPf: 0.72; targetPf: 0.95; voltage: 400; monthlySaving: 2600; costPerKvar: 180
Install approximately 222.31 kVAR capacitor capacity to move from 0.72 PF to 0.95 PF.
Run calculatorSample inputs: standbyCurrent: 1.8; alarmCurrent: 5.5; standbyHours: 24; alarmMinutes: 30; derating: 80; spare: 20
Use at least 75 Ah battery capacity based on the entered standby, alarm, derating, and spare values.
Run calculatorSample inputs: detectors: 82; modules: 18; sounders: 12; detectorMa: 0.35; moduleMa: 0.6; sounderMa: 4.5
The loop is at 18.7 % current usage and 44.8 % address usage under the entered assumptions.
Run calculatorSample inputs: fireSystem: zeta; address: 37
For ZETA, set S1 ON (1), S3 ON (4), S6 ON (32) for address 37. Verify the device manual before site programming or commissioning.
Run calculatorSample inputs: cameras: 64; bitrate: 4; days: 30; hours: 24; raid: 15; spare: 20
Plan approximately 111.97 TB usable storage for the entered retention period.
Run calculatorSample inputs: equipment: 1800; poe: 950; network: 350; spare: 25; runtime: 60; upsPf: 0.9
Use around 5 kVA UPS capacity before selecting actual battery configuration and runtime package.
Run calculatorSample inputs: doors: 11; readersPerDoor: 2; controllerCapacity: 4; lockWatt: 6; voltage: 12; backup: 4
Plan 3 controller(s), 22 reader(s), and at least 6.60 A PSU capacity for the entered door hardware.
Run calculatorSample inputs: occupants: 180; litersPerson: 135; fixturePeak: 420; diversity: 45; storageHours: 24
Plan around 24.30 m³/day daily demand and 189.00 L/min diversified peak flow.
Run calculatorSample inputs: staticHead: 22; pressure: 2.5; flow: 18; pipeDiameter: 65; pipeLength: 85; fittings: 25
Select a pump around 18.00 m³/h at 57.64 m TDH, then verify against pump curves.
Run calculatorSample inputs: wc: 12; basins: 18; sinks: 4; floorDrains: 10; pipeDiameter: 110; slope: 1
The selected pipe diameter is acceptable for preliminary fixture-unit planning.
Run calculatorSample inputs: dailyDemand: 32; reserveDays: 1.5; fireReserve: 60; usable: 90; refillHours: 8; codeProfile: gcc
Provide approximately 120.00 m³ gross tank capacity for the entered domestic and fire reserve assumptions.
Run calculatorSample inputs: occupants: 80; litersUser: 18; fixtureAllowance: 350; tempRise: 35; storageFactor: 70; recoveryHours: 2
Plan around 1,253.00 L storage and 25.50 kW heater recovery for the entered demand profile.
Run calculatorSample inputs: conduitArea: 860; cableArea: 95; quantity: 3; fillLimit: 40; codeProfile: gcc
Fill is within the entered 40 % limit.
Run calculatorSample inputs: kva: 1000; voltage: 400; impedance: 6; motorContribution: 10
Preliminary available fault current is about 26.46 kA at the transformer secondary.
Run calculatorSample inputs: area: 120; lux: 500; lumens: 4000; uf: 60; mf: 80
Plan approximately 32 fixtures fixtures at 4,000 lm each before photometric verification.
Run calculatorSample inputs: flow: 12; diameter: 65; length: 80; fittings: 25; maxVelocity: 2; codeProfile: gcc
Velocity is within the entered 2.00 m/s target.
Run calculatorSample inputs: kw: 45; voltage: 400; phase: 3; pf: 0.9; margin: 25; codeProfile: gcc
Use approximately a 100 A breaker before checking cable ampacity, trip curve, and fault rating.
Run calculatorSample inputs: kva: 100; voltage: 400; phase: 3
100.00 kVA equals about 144.3 A at 400 V three phase.
Run calculatorSample inputs: baseAmpacity: 150; temperatureFactor: 91; groupingFactor: 80; installationFactor: 95; loadCurrent: 95; codeProfile: gcc
Derated ampacity is above the entered load current.
Run calculatorSample inputs: length: 18; slope: 1.5; startInvert: 100.25; minSlope: 1; codeProfile: gcc
Over 18.00 m, a 1.50 % slope gives 270 mm fall.
Run calculatorSample inputs: flow: 25; head: 45; efficiency: 68; motorMargin: 15
Plan around 5.18 kW motor power, or 6.95 HP, before pump-curve selection.
Run calculatorSample inputs: codeProfile: ashrae; tons: 18; cfmTon: 400; ventilation: 650; margin: 10
Use approximately 8,635 CFM supply airflow for preliminary TR-to-CFM planning.
Run calculatorSample inputs: value: 1200; conversion: cfm-lps
1,200.00 converts to 566.336 L/s.
Run calculatorSample inputs: kw: 35
35.000 kW is approximately 119,425 BTU/h or 9.952 TR.
Run calculatorSample inputs: codeProfile: ashrae; length: 2.4; depth: 1.1; captureVelocity: 90; exposureFactor: 115; margin: 10
Plan approximately 3,235 CFM kitchen exhaust before manufacturer hood selection and balancing.
Run calculatorSample inputs: atmosphericBar: 1.013; suctionHead: 2.5; vaporPressureBar: 0.023; suctionLoss: 0.8; npshr: 3.1; margin: 1
NPSH margin meets the entered planning requirement.
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