Load Factor Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Load Factor (LF) is:

\[ LF = \frac{AL}{ML} \times 100 \]

Where:

\(LF\) is the Load Factor (%)
\(AL\) is the Average Load (KWH)
\(ML\) is the Maximum or Peak Load (KWH)

What is a Load Factor?

A load factor is defined as the percentage or ratio of the average load of an electrical system and the maximum or peak load of that same system over a given time period. The higher the load factor, the less likely a system is able to handle a sudden spike in power consumption.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Average Load (AL) = 500 KWH
Maximum or Peak Load (ML) = 1000 KWH

Using the formula:

\[ LF = \frac{500}{1000} \times 100 = 50% \]

The Load Factor is 50%.