Key benefits

Right drive, first time — every time

DriveSize automatically calculates the optimal motor, drive and transformer for your application. It removes guesswork and ensures perfectly sized components from the start.

Faster engineering with built-in ABB catalogues

With thousands of ABB motors and drives pre-loaded, DriveSize lets you dimension and compare options instantly — no datasheet searching, no manual calculations.

Designed for real-world loads and demanding cycles

Whether it's pumps, fans, conveyors or complex cyclic duty profiles, DriveSize models real operating conditions to secure reliable and efficient performance.

Professional documentation in one click

DriveSize automatically generates technical dimensioning reports you can share with customers or integrate directly into your project files — saving time while improving project transparency.

Technical features

Optimal Motor / Drive / Transformer Sizing

DriveSize helps you select the most appropriate AC drive, motor and supply transformer for a given application. It supports a wide range of drive categories (Industrial, HVAC & Water, Machinery, Motion Control, etc.), ensuring that you pick components well-matched to load, speed and environment.

Comprehensive Embedded Motor & Drive Catalogue

The tool contains up-to-date data from ABB’s motor and drive portfolio (thousands of entries), giving you access to current AC drives, motors, and specifications — simplifying selection without needing separate datasheets

Load & Overload Handling (Steady-state, Cyclic, One-time Start Loads)

DriveSize allows defining different load types — constant torque, constant power, pump/fan loads, cyclic loads, or one-time start overloads. This flexibility ensures correct sizing even in complex duty cycles (e.g., variable load, intermittent operation, start-up peaks).

Calculation of Network Harmonics & Supply Transformer Sizing

Beyond motor/drive sizing, DriveSize can compute network harmonics and support transformer dimensioning — helping ensure that the electrical supply infrastructure remains stable and compliant when drives are connected.

Generation of Dimensioning & Technical Documentation

The tool can create dimensioning documents and technical reports (in structured formats) for projects — making it easier to document choices, share with stakeholders or include in machine design documentation.

Dual Delivery: Web Version and PC Application (Free of Charge)

DriveSize is available both as a web-based app and a standalone PC application. The PC version supports automatic updates and works with 32-bit or 64-bit MS-Office environments. This flexibility facilitates adoption across different engineering teams and workflows.