##  [Capacity Rating](/capacity-rating) 

  ##  [Capacity Rating](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/capacity-rating-0) 

  

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**Engineering & Applied Technologies Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

The manufacturer‑ or system‑specified maximum continuous output or throughput a device, component, or plant is designed to deliver under a defined set of operating conditions; usually expressed in power or energy units and accompanied by stated environmental or duty‑cycle conditions that determine its valid application.