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Table 450.5(B) Calculator
Maximum Overcurrent Protection for Transformers 1000 Volts and LESS
(NEC 2026)


Primary Protection Secondary Protection
Protection Method Currents of 9 Amperes or More Currents Less Than 9 Amperes Currents Less Than 2 Amperes Currents of 9 Amperes or More Currents Less Than 9 Amperes
Primary Only 125%
167% 300% Not required Not required
Primary & Secondary 250%
250%
250%
125%
167%

Primary Protection Secondary Protection
Protection Method Currents of 9 Amperes or More Currents Less Than 9 Amperes Currents Less Than 2 Amperes Currents of 9 Amperes or More Currents Less Than 9 Amperes
Primary Only 125%
167% 300% Not required Not required
Primary & Secondary 250%
250%
250%
125%
167%

3Ø or 1Ø, Phase
Transformer Size, "KVA"
Primary Voltage, "PL-L"
Secondary Voltage, "SL-L"



Note: NEC 240.4(C) Where the over current device is rated over 800 amperes, the ampacity of the conductors it protects shall be equal to or greater than the rating of the overcurrent device defined in 240.6.