Takt Time Calculator
Calculate Takt Time for lean manufacturing. Takt Time is the rate at which products must be produced to meet customer demand.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter available production time (time available for production in a period).
- Enter customer demand (units required in the same period).
- Select time and demand units (seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years).
- The calculator displays Takt Time in minutes, seconds, and hours.
- Use this to balance production to customer demand and identify bottlenecks.
Takt Time Formula
Takt Time is calculated from available time and customer demand:
Example: 480 minutes available per day, 100 units/day demand: Takt Time = 480 / 100 = 4.8 minutes per unit. This means you must produce one unit every 4.8 minutes to meet demand. For 8 hours (480 min) and 200 units/day: Takt Time = 480 / 200 = 2.4 minutes per unit.
Full Description
Takt Time is a fundamental lean manufacturing metric that represents the rate at which products must be produced to meet customer demand. The term "takt" comes from the German word for "beat" or "rhythm," and Takt Time sets the production rhythm based on customer demand. It helps balance production to market needs, prevents overproduction, and guides process improvement.
Takt Time is calculated by dividing available production time by customer demand. It represents the maximum time allowed per unit to meet demand. If your actual cycle time is less than Takt Time, you can meet demand. If cycle time exceeds Takt Time, you cannot meet demand without overtime or additional capacity. Takt Time helps identify bottlenecks, balance production lines, and ensure production matches market requirements.
This calculator helps you determine Takt Time for your production. Enter available production time and customer demand, and it calculates Takt Time. Use it to balance production to demand, identify bottlenecks, plan production schedules, or understand production requirements. Takt Time is essential for lean manufacturing and just-in-time production!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Takt Time?
Takt Time is the rate at which products must be produced to meet customer demand. It's calculated as Available Production Time / Customer Demand. Takt Time represents the maximum time allowed per unit to meet demand. It's a key lean manufacturing metric.
How is Takt Time calculated?
Takt Time = Available Production Time / Customer Demand. Example: 480 minutes available, 100 units/day demand: Takt Time = 480 / 100 = 4.8 minutes per unit. This means you must produce one unit every 4.8 minutes to meet demand.
What is the difference between Takt Time and Cycle Time?
Takt Time = Customer demand rate (how fast you need to produce). Cycle Time = Actual production rate (how fast you actually produce). If Cycle Time < Takt Time, you can meet demand. If Cycle Time > Takt Time, you cannot meet demand without overtime or more capacity.
Why is Takt Time important?
Takt Time helps balance production to customer demand, prevents overproduction, identifies bottlenecks, guides process improvement, and ensures production matches market needs. It's fundamental to lean manufacturing and just-in-time production.