K-factor

noun9

1. •
   A measure of growth based on the number of invitations sent by users and the number of resulting conversions.
2. •
   The bending capacity of sheet metal, as calculated using a formula.
3. •
   A measurement of how well a power transformer can handle harmonic distortion.
4. •
   The number of pulses expected for every volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flowmeter.
5. •
   The proportion of annual average daily traffic occurring in an hour.
6. •
   The discharge rate from a nozzle, as calculated using a formula.
7. •
   The relative pelleting efficiency of a given centrifuge rotor.
8. •
   A systematic means of classifying a crude oil according to its paraffinic, naphthenic, intermediate or aromatic nature.
9. •
   The ratio of the value of deferrable expenses to the value of estimated gross profits.