Power Factor Calculator

Power factor measures how efficiently electrical power is consumed.

What this calculator does

PF = Real Power / Apparent Power.

How it works

Unity PF (1.0) = perfect efficiency. Industrial loads often have PF 0.8–0.95.

Frequently asked questions

What is power factor?

PF = P/S. It ranges from 0 to 1. A PF of 0.95 means 95% of apparent power does useful work.