Interactive Calculator · India 2026
Lift Power Requirement Calculator
Estimate a home lift's connected load in kW and the right electrical supply — single-phase 230 V or three-phase 415 V — with an indicative MCB/RCBO rating and cable size, by lift type, capacity and floors above ground.
Quick scenarios — lift type
Ropes + counterweight, machine in the hoistway (MRL is the 2026 norm). Energy-efficient, smooth, faster.
Indicative electrical requirement
Connected load
0.0 kW
Supply phase
1-phase
230 V
Running current
0.0 A
MCB / RCBO
0 A
Recommended supply
Single-phase 230 V
Indicative cable
2.5 sq mm copper, 2-core + earth
Connected load by drive type
For a 3-person, G+2 lift. Your choice is highlighted.
Traction (gearless MRL) draws the least power thanks to a counterweight; pneumatic vacuum needs a hefty turbine on every up-trip; hydraulic and screw sit in between. The drive only loads the supply while moving — standby draw is small.
Loads interpolate within each type's manufacturer band, nudged for capacity and travel. Always size from the actual motor nameplate.
Wiring and safety reminders
- Run a dedicated circuit from the main board to the lift — no shared loads on it.
- Provide a dedicated earth for the lift; bond the car, rails and panel as the installer specifies.
- Use a 16 A MCB or RCBO with 2.5 sq mm copper, 2-core + earth as a starting point; confirm against the motor nameplate and run length.
- The ARD (Automatic Rescue Device) needs its own small battery supply so the car can level and open during a power cut.
Single-phase is suggested below ~3.7 kW connected load; above that a three-phase 415 V supply is recommended. Indicative June 2026 guidance — a licensed electrician must do the final sizing.
Powering a home lift
DB · MCB
Drive · panel
Earth · pit
ARD · battery
Get the wiring right
Read the full guide on home lift power requirements in India — supply phase, connected load, dedicated circuits, earthing and the ARD backup.
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