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load factor [′lōd ‚fak·tər]

(electricity)

The ratio of average electric load to peak load, usually calculated over a 1-hour period.

(mechanics)

The ratio of load to the maximum rated load.

load factor

1. In structural design, the factor by which a working load is multiplied to determine the design ultimate load.

2. In air conditioning, the ratio of the average load on a system to the maximum load capacity.

3. In plumbing, the percentage of the total flow rate (expressed in fixture units) which is likely to occur at any point in the drainage system; represents the ratio of the probable load to the potential load.

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