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Capacity factor

Calculate Capacity factor instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

Capacity factor

Output, MWh/yr
Installed power, MW
Capacity factor
34.2466%
CF = E / (P·8760)Calculate Capacity factor instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
CF
34,25%

More about: Capacity factor

What it calculates

The “Capacity factor” calculator computes Capacity factor in % from 2 parameters: output, mwh/yr, installed power, mw.

A standard physics formula used in educational and engineering tasks.

Example calculation

With parameters Output, MWh/yr = 30,000, Installed power, MW = 10 the result is 34.25 % (CF = E / (P·8760)).

How to use

  1. Enter output, mwh/yr and installed power, mw — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Capacity factor (%) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is Capacity factor calculated?
The Capacity factor calculator computes Capacity factor (in %) from output, mwh/yr, installed power, mw. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Capacity factor calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.

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