| Economic Event | Capacity Utilization |
| Units | Percentage Rate |
| Current Period | Aug 2009 |
| Release Date | Sep. 16. 09 |
| Reported | 69.6 |
| Consensus for Current Period | 69 |
| Number of Forecasts | 37 |
| Economic Surprise | 0.6 ( 0.87 % ) |
| Prior Period | Jul 2009 |
| Reported Value for Prior Period | 69 |
| Revised From | 68.5 |
| Next Release Date | Oct. 16. 09 |
| Next Release Time | 9:15 AM Eastern Time |
| Source | http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/G17/Current/ |
| Note | |
| Description | A measure of the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. Displayed as a percentage, capacity utilization levels give insight into the overall inefficiency that is in the economy or a firm at a given point in time. Capacity below a 100% utilization rate implies room to increase production without incurring the expensive costs of building a new plant or facility. |