Load balancing refers to the general practice of balancing a load.

• In computing, load balancing (computing) refers to balancing server traffic amongst multiple computers.
• In aviation, load balancing (aviation) refers to mass/load balancing within an aircraft.
• In electrical power generation, load balancing (electrical power) refers to the use of various energy storage techniques used by electrical power generation plants to store excess electrical power during low demand periods for release as demand rises.