The loading unit value and corresponding loading unit chart are commonly used in the sizing of

pre-pressurized system. Alternatively, recommended flowrate per fitting chart can also be used as
a reference. However, as the quantity of fittings increases, (e.g., 3 toilets with full fittings such as
basin, tap, WC and shower) it is NOT COMMON for all the fittings to be utilized at the same time.
Therefore, the loading unit chart provides a recommended flowrate which considers the probable
simultaneous usage.

Table 1.
Recommended Flowrate Per Fitting

Type of Fitting Recommended Rate of Flow

WC Flushing Cistern 0.1
WC Flush Valve 1.5
Wash Basin Tap 0.15
Bidet 0.15
Bath Tap, 25 mm 0.6
Shower Head 0.2
Sink Tap 12 mm 0.2
Sink Tap 20 mm 0.3
Sink Tap 25 mm 0.6
Urinal Flushing Cistern 0.004 per bowl

Note : * Discharge per flush shall not exceed 9 liters per WC and 4.5 liters per unit of bowl urinal
* Clothes and dishwashing machine in individual dwelling can normally be satisfied by a
12 mm sink tap, but manufacturer data should be checked.
Table 2.
Loading Unit Chart per fitting

Appliances Loading Units

Dwellings
WC Flushing Cistern 2
Wash Basin 1.5
Bath 10
Sink 3-5
Offices
WC Flushing Cistern 2
Wash Basin 1.5
Wash Basin (use in rapid succession) 3
School and Industrial Building
WC Flushing Cistern 2
Wash Basin (use in rapid succession) 3

Shower 3

Note : * WC Flushing cistern with single or dual flush control have the same loading unit.
* Clothes and dishwashing machine in individual dwellings can be assumed as sinks
fitted with 12mm tap.
* Outlet fittings for industrial with high peak demand should be taken into account by
adding 100% of the
flowrate derived by using loading units.

Recommended rate of flow and loading unit as per MWA Design Guideline
Loading Unit Chart