##  [Factor of Safety](/index.php/factor-safety) 

  ##  [Factor of Safety](https://commerce.quantumdictionary.io/factor-safety-0) 

  

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Definition

A multiplicative design allowance, defined as a ratio (commonly capacity divided by expected load) or applied as a divisor to nominal capacity, used to provide a margin against uncertainty by ensuring that the structure or component operates below the threshold of failure under expected conditions.