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Throughput Calculator

Calculate equipment capacity and daily processing volume

Input Parameters

Equipment Type

Operating Parameters

Accounts for downtime, breaks, maintenance

Performance Specs

Time per operation cycle

Items processed per cycle

Throughput Results

Enter parameters and click Calculate to see results

Efficiency Analysis

Calculate throughput to see efficiency analysis

Calculation Methodology

Throughput Formula

Cycles/Hour: (3600 ÷ Cycle Time) × Efficiency

Units/Hour: Cycles/Hour × Units per Cycle

Daily Throughput: Units/Hour × Hours × Equipment Count

Lost Capacity: Theoretical Max - Actual Throughput

Typical Cycle Times

Conveyor: 20-40 seconds per item

Sorter: 10-20 seconds per item

AS/RS: 60-180 seconds per pallet

AGV: 120-300 seconds per trip

Manual Pick: 30-60 seconds per line

Robot Pick: 5-15 seconds per pick