The formula to calculate the power factor is:
\[ PF = \frac{RP}{AP} \]
Where:
A power factor is a ratio between real and apparent power. It is the cosine of the phase angle between a sinusoidal voltage or current and its corresponding phase. The power factor is positive if it has a value greater than 1.00. A negative value indicates that reactive energy is being supplied to, or taken from, the load. This can be either an inductive or capacitive load, as these are both represented by a negative reactive component in electrical circuits.
Let's assume the following values:
Step 1: Divide the real power by the apparent power:
\[ PF = \frac{1000}{1200} \approx 0.8333 \]
The Power Factor (PF) is approximately 0.8333.