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Motor calculator

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The motor

Full-load current

Branch-circuit conductors

Conductor material

Termination rating

Overload protection

Short-circuit and ground-fault protection

The motor will not start at the Table 430.52(C)(1) value, so 430.52(C)(1)(b) applies

430.52(C)(1)(a) already permits the next standard size up from 240.6. Tick the box above only where the device still will not carry the starting current.

Disconnecting means

Feeder conductors and protection

Other load, noncontinuous (VA)

Other load, continuous (VA)

Feeder protective device type

Equipment grounding

The circuit

Based on the base 2023 NEC (NFPA 70). States and local jurisdictions amend it. Check your local amendments before relying on this.