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Efficiency is a measure of how effectively a system converts input resources into useful output. It is expressed as a percentage and calculated as the ratio of output to input multiplied by 100.
The calculator uses the efficiency formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of the input is converted into useful output. Higher percentages indicate more efficient systems.
Details: Efficiency calculation is crucial for evaluating system performance, optimizing resource utilization, identifying areas for improvement, and comparing different systems or processes.
Tips: Enter both output and input values as unitless numbers. Input must be greater than zero. The calculator will compute the efficiency percentage.
Q1: Can efficiency be greater than 100%?
A: In theoretical terms, no system can be more than 100% efficient as this would violate the law of conservation of energy. However, some measurements might appear to show efficiencies over 100% due to measurement errors or unconventional definitions.
Q2: What is a good efficiency percentage?
A: This depends on the context. For energy systems, efficiencies typically range from 20-95%. Higher is generally better, but the ideal efficiency varies by application.
Q3: Are output and input always measured in the same units?
A: Yes, for the efficiency calculation to be meaningful, both output and input should be measured in comparable units (both in energy, both in monetary value, etc.).
Q4: What's the difference between efficiency and effectiveness?
A: Efficiency measures how well resources are used (doing things right), while effectiveness measures how well objectives are achieved (doing the right things).
Q5: Can this calculator be used for any type of efficiency calculation?
A: This calculator uses the basic efficiency formula which applies to many domains, but specialized efficiency calculations might require additional factors or different formulas.