Takt Time Formula
Takt time is a manufacturing metric that determines the rate at which products must be completed in order to meet customer demand. It is widely used in lean manufacturing and production planning to balance production lines.
Takt Time Formula
Takt Time = Available Production Time / Customer Demand
Formula Explanation
- Available Production Time – Total production time during a shift or day.
- Customer Demand – Number of units required during that time period.
Takt time represents the maximum time allowed to produce one unit while still meeting customer demand.
Example Calculation
If a production line operates for 480 minutes per shift and the demand is 240 units:
Takt Time = 480 / 240 = 2 minutes per unit
This means one product must be completed every 2 minutes to meet demand.
Use the Takt Time Calculator
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