Takt Time Calculator
The pace a line must run at to meet customer demand, in seconds per unit.
Results
Takt time
45.000
s
Takt time
0.7500
min
Throughput
80.00
/h
What this tool does
Takt time is set by the customer, not by the machine: it is the available working time divided by the number of units required. Cycle time faster than takt builds inventory; slower than takt misses the order.
Formula
takt = available time ÷ demand
Variables
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
t | Available working time | min |
d | Customer demand (units) | — |
TK | Takt time | s |
TM | Takt time | min |
RT | Throughput | /h |
Worked example
- Available working time450 min
- Customer demand (units)600
- Takt time45.000 s
- Takt time0.7500 min
- Throughput80.00 /h
Limitations
- The result is an estimate based only on the values you type. Real situations often include factors this calculator does not know about.
- For work that must comply with a standard or be signed off, check the result against the applicable code and have it reviewed by a qualified engineer.