Form Factor Formula

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The Form Factor is defined as the ratio between the average value and the RMS value. Check FAQs
F=VrmsVavg
F - Form Factor?Vrms - Root Mean Square Voltage?Vavg - Average Voltage?

Form Factor Example

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Here is how the Form Factor equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Form Factor equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Form Factor equation looks like.

0.2Edit=7Edit35Edit
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Form Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Form Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
F=VrmsVavg
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
F=7V35V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
F=735
LAST Step Evaluate
F=0.2

Form Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Form Factor
The Form Factor is defined as the ratio between the average value and the RMS value.
Symbol: F
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Root Mean Square Voltage
Root Mean Square Voltage is the square root of the time average of the voltage squared.
Symbol: Vrms
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Average Voltage
Average Voltage is simply average of the voltages of the circuit.
Symbol: Vavg
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Form Factor?

Form Factor evaluator uses Form Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Average Voltage to evaluate the Form Factor, The Form Factor formula is defined as the ratio between the RMS voltage and average voltage. It is denoted as " F ". Form Factor is denoted by F symbol.

How to evaluate Form Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Form Factor, enter Root Mean Square Voltage (Vrms) & Average Voltage (Vavg) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Form Factor

What is the formula to find Form Factor?
The formula of Form Factor is expressed as Form Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Average Voltage. Here is an example- 0.2 = 7/35.
How to calculate Form Factor?
With Root Mean Square Voltage (Vrms) & Average Voltage (Vavg) we can find Form Factor using the formula - Form Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Average Voltage.
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