Reduction Factor Formula

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Reduction factor refers to a multiplier or percentage used to adjust a measured value or calculation to account for specific factors or conditions that may affect the result. Check FAQs
RF=M.S.C.P.M.H.C.P.
RF - Reduction Factor?M.S.C.P. - Mean Spherical Candle Power?M.H.C.P. - Mean Horizontal Candle Power?

Reduction Factor Example

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Here is how the Reduction Factor equation looks like.

1.3098Edit=3.34Edit2.55Edit
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Reduction Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RF=M.S.C.P.M.H.C.P.
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RF=3.34cd2.55cd
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RF=3.342.55
Next Step Evaluate
RF=1.30980392156863
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RF=1.3098

Reduction Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Reduction Factor
Reduction factor refers to a multiplier or percentage used to adjust a measured value or calculation to account for specific factors or conditions that may affect the result.
Symbol: RF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mean Spherical Candle Power
Mean Spherical Candle Power is a measure that represents the average intensity of light emitted by a source in all directions within a sphere. It quantifies the overall light output.
Symbol: M.S.C.P.
Measurement: Luminous IntensityUnit: cd
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mean Horizontal Candle Power
Mean Horizontal Candle Power is a measure that represents the average intensity of light emitted by a source along the horizontal plane.
Symbol: M.H.C.P.
Measurement: Luminous IntensityUnit: cd
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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​Go Mean Spherical Candle Power
M.S.C.P.=F4π
​Go Mean Horizontal Candle Power
M.H.C.P.=SNLamp

How to Evaluate Reduction Factor?

Reduction Factor evaluator uses Reduction Factor = Mean Spherical Candle Power/Mean Horizontal Candle Power to evaluate the Reduction Factor, The reduction Factor of the source of light is defined as the ratio of its mean spherical candle power to its mean horizontal candle power. Reduction Factor is denoted by RF symbol.

How to evaluate Reduction Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reduction Factor, enter Mean Spherical Candle Power (M.S.C.P.) & Mean Horizontal Candle Power (M.H.C.P.) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reduction Factor

What is the formula to find Reduction Factor?
The formula of Reduction Factor is expressed as Reduction Factor = Mean Spherical Candle Power/Mean Horizontal Candle Power. Here is an example- 1.309804 = 3.34/2.55.
How to calculate Reduction Factor?
With Mean Spherical Candle Power (M.S.C.P.) & Mean Horizontal Candle Power (M.H.C.P.) we can find Reduction Factor using the formula - Reduction Factor = Mean Spherical Candle Power/Mean Horizontal Candle Power.
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