EMT Conduit Installation Time

The Time to Install EMT Conduit calculator estimates the amount of time needed to install Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the length of the conduit (L), the Level of Difficulty (lvl) and the size (S) of the conduit.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (S)  Size of Conduit in Inches (choose: 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4",1-1/2", 2" , 2-1/2" , 3" , 3-1/2", 4" )
• (lvl)  Level of Difficulty.
•  (L)  Length of the Conduit Run

EMT Conduit Install Time (t): The calculator returns the install time in hours, and the weight in pounds.  However these can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

EMT stands for Electrical Metallic Tubing (aka thin-wall tubing).  EMT is often used as a lower cost solution to galvanized rigid conduit (GRC).  EMT is not threaded but can be used with threaded fittings via the use of clamps.  EMT is typically made of steel.

The relationship between length of conduit, level of difficulty, size of EMT and the time to install comes from industry standard numbers.  The following table is the basis of this calculator.

EMT Conduit Calculators

The EMT Conduit Calculator estimates the time to install, the length installed over a set time and the weight of a specified length of Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit).

• EMT Conduit Installation Time: Estimates the amount of time needed to install Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the length of the conduit, the Level of Difficulty and the size of the conduit.
• EMT Conduit Length: Estimates the length of Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) that can be installed based on the Level of Difficulty, the size of the conduit and the amount of time allocated.
• EMT Conduit Weight: Estimates the total weight of Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the size of the conduit (S) and the length (L).
• Rolling Offset (run and Travel): Computes the travel length of pipe or conduit between two angle fixtures and the linear advancement (run) in a rolling offset.
• Weight of Half Inch (1/2") EMT Conduit: Estimates the total weight of 1/2" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.
• Weight of Three Quarter inch (3/4") EMT Conduit: Estimates the total weight of 3/4" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.
• Weight of One Inch (1") Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Estimates the total weight of 1" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.
• Weight of One Inch and a Quarter (1 1/4") Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Estimates the total weight of 1 and 1/4" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.
• Weight of One Inch and a Half (1 1/2") Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Estimates the total weight of 1 and 1/2" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.
• Weight of Two Inch (2") Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Estimates the total weight of 2" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.
• Weight of Two Inch and a Half (2 1/2") Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Estimates the total weight of 2 and 1/2" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.
• Weight of Three Inch (3") Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Estimates the total weight of 3" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.
• Weight of Three and a Half Inch (3 1/2") Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Estimates the total weight of 3 and 1/2" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.
• Weight of Four Inch (4") Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT): Estimates the total weight of 4" Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT Conduit) based on the conduit length.

Electrician Estimation Calculators

Installation Time Estimates

• EMT Conduit Installation Time: Estimate installation time of Electrical Metallic Tubing conduit based on the length of conduit, size of conduit and level of difficulty.
• GRC Conduit Installation Time: Estimate installation time of Galvanized Rigid Conduit based on length of conduit, size of conduit and level of difficulty.
• PVC 40 Conduit Installation Time: Estimate installation time of PVC Schedule 40 conduit based on length of conduit. size of the conduit and level of difficulty.
• Metal Clad Cable Installation Time: Estimate installation time of Metal Clad Cable based on length of conduit. size of the conduit and level of difficulty.
• Lamp Lay-in Fixture Installation Time: Estimate the installation time for lamp lay-in fixtures based on size of the fixtures, level of difficulty and number of fixtures.
• 20A Duplex Outlet Installation Time: Estimate the installation time for 20 Amp Duplex Outlets based on the level of difficulty and number of outlets.
• 20A SP Switch Installation Time: Estimate the installation time for 20 Amp Switches based on the level of difficulty and number of switches.

Conduit Weight Estimates

• EMT Conduit Weight: Estimate the weight of Electrical Metallic Tubing based on the size of the tubing and the length.
• GRC Conduit Weight: Estimate the weight of Galvanized Rigid Conduit based on the size and length of the conduit.
• PVC Schedule 40 Weight: Estimate the weight of Schedule 40 PVC based on the size, length and whether it is PVC or CPVC.
• Metal Clad Cable Weight: Estimate the weight of metal clad cable based on the size and the length.

Wiring and Box Estimates

• Outlets and Wiring for a Room: Computes the number of outlets (boxes) and length of wire to connect them in a room based on the room dimensions and the outlet spacing.

Cable and Conduit Installation Calculators

• Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) Calculator:  This provides the installation time and length estimates and the weight of EMT conduits.
• Galvanized Rigid Conduit (GRC) Calculator: This provides the installation time and length estimates and the weight of GRC conduits.
• PVC Schedule 40 Conduit Calculator: This provides the installation time, length and weight of PVC schedule 40 conduits.
• Metal Clad (MC) Cable Calculator: This provides the installation time, length and weight of metal clad (MC) cable.
• Fiber Optic Cable Loss Budget Calculator:  Computes the acceptable dB loss in signal over a fiber-optic network based on the material type, number of connectors and splices and the overall length of the run.
• Voltage Drop Calculator:  Computes the voltage drop over a length of cable and provides the needed gauge to keep voltage drop above a threshold.
• Telecommunications Calculator: This provide network and communications functions.
• Rolling Offset: Computes the run and travel distance in a rolling offset