# How is system load determined?

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**Category:** UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users\
**Created:** [December 7, 2001, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.unix.com/t/how-is-system-load-determined/140554 "2001-12-07T13:15:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Patrick\_Morris](https://community.unix.com/letter_avatar/patrick_morris/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Patrick\_Morris](https://community.unix.com/u/Patrick_Morris)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2001, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.unix.com/t/how-is-system-load-determined/140554/1 "2001-12-07T13:15:59Z")

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Hello!

I'm wondering what factors are used to determine the "system load"

Where can i look to get more information on this?

Patrick

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