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Data Center Capacity Growth Calculator

Project future IT load from a current load and an assumed constant annual growth rate.

Inputs

Planning inputs

Range: 0.1–1,000,000 kW

Enter present IT equipment load in kW. Exclude cooling and facility overhead unless you are intentionally projecting total facility load instead.

Range: 0–200 %

Enter an assumed compound annual growth rate. This is a planning scenario, not a measured trend or guaranteed demand forecast.

Range: 0–50 years

Enter the projection horizon in years; fractional years are allowed for an interim planning date.

Result

Additional IT capacity (kW)
165.50
Projected IT load (kW)
665.50

Formula

Calculation logic

Formula definitions and substituted values.

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