##  [Link Utilization](/link-utilization) 

  ##  [Link Utilization](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/link-utilization-0) 

  

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Definition

The fraction of a link's capacity that is used to carry data during a specified observation interval, typically computed as utilization = carried throughput / nominal capacity. Capacity must be defined (physical PHY rate, provisioned bandwidth, or effective share) and the observation interval stated, since utilization is time‑dependent and sensitive to burstiness and overhead.