Check out the top 24 smart phone apps built for electrical professionals.

Electrical professionals are joining the wireless mobile age, tasks that used to demand laborious hand calculations or time-consuming diversions to consult hefty code books, are now being sped up and simplified. Check out the top 24 smart phone apps built for electrical professionals. Click here to jump to Android apps
(Disclaimer: Please note that units of measurement in some of the apps may differ from the ones used in Australia)
iPhone Apps
The app has been developed based on IEEE 1584 Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations as an easy to use and comprehensive tool for calculating incident energy and arc flash boundary, determining limited, restricted, prohibited approach boundaries and hazard risk category required by NFPA 70E, NEC / CEC and OSHA when work is to be performed on or near the energized equipment. |
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A quick and easy way to use electrical box fill calculator according to NEC Section 314.16 |
Industry's top NEC code calculator designed for Electricians, Contractors, Electrical Designers, Builders, Inspectors, and Lighting professionals calculating with the National Electric Code |
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Electrician Calculator Pro - National Electric Code (NEC) compliant calculator for electricians, engineers and electrical professionals, electrical contractors, designers, lighting experts, inspectors, maintenance personnel and builders! Compliant with NEC 2014, 2011, 2008, 2005 and 2002, and future updates are FREE! Visit our website for more details: http://www.ElectricianCalculator.com/ Forget about complicated key combinations normally required for NEC calculators! With this app you'll be able to perform the following calculations in a straightforward way: |
Electrician's Helper will take the hassle out of looking up electrical codes and doing complex calculations for installations. |
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etap² is your connection to etap software information & support. etap² is the most comprehensive analysis platform for the design, simulation, operation, monitoring, control, optimization, and automation of power systems. It is the industry leader used worldwide in all types and sizes of power systems, including generation, transmission, distribution, and all fields of industrial systems such as oil and gas, manufacturing, steel, cement, mining, data centers, nuclear facilities, and more. |
iBend Pipe calculates the following bends using fractions or Metric measurements so you don't have to: -Offsets |
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Now you can access the 2008 edition of the NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code (NEC®) whenever you need! The NEC protects the public by establishing requirements for electrical wiring and equipment in virtually all buildings. The portable and easy to handle 2008 NEC app is a must for electrical contractors, engineers, electricians, fire service professionals, safety officials, inspectors, and architects. The app is easy to navigate, fully searchable and is equipped with active links. |
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Reviewers tend to comment on the simple design of this app. There's nothing fancy here, just the ability to solve for unknowns in Ohm's Law. |
Short Circuit Analytic mobile app performs available short circuit fault current calculations in three-phase radial power system you are working with. The app takes into consideration all of the key electrical parameters of power distribution system including power supply, cables, transformers, generators and motors. |
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Southwire has created this great tool to help electricians, engineers and contractors answer the question, "What size conduit do I use" per the NEC®, includes fill percentages and jam probability. If you do not have the NEC book handy or do not want to spend time manually calculating the Conduit Fill %, this is the right app for you. |
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Voltage-Drop Calculator, a handy reference tools for electricians, engineers, and do-it-yourselfers. Determines the voltage loss along a wire, so you can choose the right wire size for your circuit. This calculator also adjusts for temperature and parallel feeds. |
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Android Apps
The app has been developed based on IEEE 1584 Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations as an easy to use and comprehensive tool for calculating incident energy and arc flash boundary, determining limited, restricted, prohibited approach boundaries and hazard risk category required by NFPA 70E, NEC / CEC and OSHA when work is to be performed on or near the energized equipment. |
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Electrical Code Calculator - designed for Electricians. NEC® Compliant. The Electrical Calc Elite™ is designed with electrical professionals in mind to solve the most common electrical calculations based on National Electric Codes. Compliant with 2011, 2008, 2005, 2002, and 1999 NEC®. Updateable Electrical Code Calculator. |
Electrician Calculator Pro - National Electric Code (NEC) compliant calculator for electricians, engineers and electrical professionals, electrical contractors, designers, lighting experts, inspectors, maintenance personnel and builders! Compliant with NEC 2014, 2011, 2008, 2005 and 2002, and future updates are FREE! Visit our website for more details: http://www.ElectricianCalculator.com/ Forget about complicated key combinations normally required for NEC calculators! With this app you'll be able to perform the following calculations in a straightforward way: |
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Short Circuit Analytic mobile app performs available short circuit fault current calculations in three-phase radial power system you are working with. The app takes into consideration all of the key electrical parameters of power distribution system including power supply, cables, transformers, generators and motors. |
Southwire's Partial Reel Calculator estimates the footage of wire or cable that is left on a reel. Preloaded with many cables and reels. Build your own favorite cables and reels for convenience. |
Southwire's voltage drop calculator will help you determine the proper wire size for an electrical circuit based on the voltage drop and current carrying capacity of an electrical circuit. Determines wire size to meet specific voltage drop limits or calculates voltage drop for a specific conductor run. When sizing conductors, calculations limits wire size to voltage drop and NEC ampacity. |
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