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Takt Time Calculator
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Calculate takt time for production planning.
Shift & Demand
Customer Demand (Units/Day)
Number of Shifts
Hours per Shift
Break Time per Shift (min)
Production Pulse
Takt Time
54.0
sec
Target per unit
Units needed / Hour
66.7
Available Time
450 min
A finished unit must roll off the line every 54.0 seconds to meet demand.
About this calculator
Overview
Takt time is available production time divided by customer demand. Sets production pace to match demand. Essential for lean manufacturing.
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Pro Tips
Available time excludes breaks and maintenance.
Takt time sets production rhythm.
Cycle time should match takt time.
Adjust staffing to meet takt time.
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Fun Facts
"Takt = German 'Takt' (rhythm/beat)."
"Toyota Production System uses takt time."
"Takt time changes with demand fluctuations."
"Bottlenecks identified when cycle > takt."
Formula: Takt Time = Available Time / Customer Demand
