Takt Time Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate Takt Time (T) is:

\[ T = \frac{AT}{U} \]

Where:

\( T \) is the Takt Time (time/unit)
\( AT \) is the Total Available Time (minutes)
\( U \) is the Total Required Units of Production

What is Takt Time?

Takt time is the rate at which a product needs to be completed in order to meet customer demand. It is calculated by dividing the total available production time by the total number of units required by the customer. Takt time is an important metric in manufacturing and production planning, as it helps in aligning production speed with customer demand, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and that production meets the required pace.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Total Available Time (AT): 480 minutes (8 hours)
Total Required Units of Production (U): 120 units

Using the formula to calculate Takt Time:

\[ T = \frac{480}{120} = 4 \, \text{minutes/unit} \]

This means that to meet the production target, a unit must be produced every 4 minutes.