⚙️ Cycle Time Calculator

A practical tool for calculating cycle time, throughput, staffing, and production capacity.
Use the fields below to estimate output per shift and identify bottlenecks quickly.

🔢 1. Inputs

Enter the values needed for your calculation:

Operation time (seconds)
Units per cycle (typically 1, but can be more)
Available time per shift (minutes)
Number of operators or stations

🧮 2. Formulas Used

These are the standard manufacturing engineering formulas used to calculate cycle time and throughput.

Cycle Time (CT)

CT = Operation Time / Units per Cycle

Units per Minute (UPM)

UPM = 60 / CT

Units per Hour (UPH)

UPH = UPM × 60

Units per Shift

Units per Shift = UPH × Hours per Shift

Operator Requirement

Operators Needed = (Actual Cycle Time) / (Target Cycle Time)

Station Throughput

Line Throughput = Bottleneck CT

🧰 3. Engineering Notes

Cycle time determines the maximum possible throughput under ideal conditions.
Bottleneck cycle time sets the line’s total capacity.
Increasing units per cycle reduces CT but may increase variation.
Ideal cycle time is often calculated from takt time during planning.
Use this calculator regularly for line balancing and staffing.

📈 4. Coming Soon — Interactive Calculator

This is the static version.
A dynamic interactive calculator (with real-time results) will be added soon with:

Input boxes
Instant calculation
Copy-to-clipboard report
Line capacity chart


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