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Calculate takt time in minutes and seconds per unit and the required hourly pace from net available time and matching demand.
- Enter matching-period inputs with consistent units: Available time before breaks (minutes), Excluded breaks (minutes), Unit demand for the same period
- Takt time = (available minutes − break minutes) ÷ units demanded
- Calculate, then check data definitions and assumptions in the note before comparing with another period.
How it is calculated
Example
A 480-minute shift with 60 minutes of breaks and demand for 210 units leaves 420 net minutes. Takt is 2 minutes or 120 seconds per unit, equivalent to 30 units per available production hour.
Important notes
Takt is a demand-driven pace; cycle time measures the actual process. Match demand and time periods, and do not deduct breaks twice if you start with net time. The result does not establish that every station or machine can achieve that pace. Stops, rework and product mix need separate analysis. Zero demand has no finite pace, so demand must be positive.
Worked examples and interpreting results
A 480-minute shift with 60 minutes of breaks and demand for 210 units leaves 420 net minutes. Takt is 2 minutes or 120 seconds per unit, equivalent to 30 units per available production hour.
| Case | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes per unit | (480 − 60) ÷ 210 | 2 |
| Seconds per unit | 2 × 60 | 120 |
How to check the result
Takt is a demand-driven pace; cycle time measures the actual process. Match demand and time periods, and do not deduct breaks twice if you start with net time. The result does not establish that every station or machine can achieve that pace. Stops, rework and product mix need separate analysis. Zero demand has no finite pace, so demand must be positive.
Frequently asked questions
Is takt the same as cycle time?
No. Takt comes from demand and available time; cycle time comes from measuring the process. Comparing them reveals a pace gap.
Can I pair monthly demand with daily time?
Convert both to the same period first. Actual working days matter more than assuming every month is equal.
Are the starting inputs my actual data?
They are only the worked example. Replace them with your data and press Calculate. Editing an input clears the old result.