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Capacity utilization calculator
Compare actual throughput with a stated capacity benchmark.
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Utilization75%
Unused capacity at stated rate25units/h
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How to calculate
Compare actual throughput with a stated capacity benchmark.
Utilization =
100*actual/capacity %Unused capacity at stated rate =
capacity-actual units/hWorked example
- Actual output rate (units/h): 75
- Chosen capacity rate (units/h): 100
- Utilization: 75 %
- Unused capacity at stated rate: 25 units/h
Assumptions and limits
The benchmark and actual rate must use the same product mix, time basis and units. Actual output above the benchmark is rejected; revisit the benchmark rather than silently changing it.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Compare actual throughput with a stated capacity benchmark. State whether the denominator is design or effective capacity. This rate ratio is different from equipment availability.
When this tool is useful
State whether the denominator is design or effective capacity. This rate ratio is different from equipment availability.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | Example |
|---|---|
Actual output rate (units/h) actual | 75 |
Chosen capacity rate (units/h) capacity | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
What does this model leave out?
The benchmark and actual rate must use the same product mix, time basis and units. Actual output above the benchmark is rejected; revisit the benchmark rather than silently changing it.
How do I reproduce the example?
Enter the displayed example values in their labelled units. Apply the formula before rounding; change one input at a time to compare scenarios.