Takt Time Calculator
Find the production pace required by demand and compare it with your current cycle time.
Required takt timeExample30 seconds/unitseconds per unit
- Theoretical full-unit capacity
- 720 units
- Cycle time minus takt
- 5 seconds/unit
How to calculate takt time
Takt time = available minutes × 60 ÷ required units; theoretical capacity = available seconds ÷ cycle time
Cycle time assumes one output stream. Downtime, scrap, batching and parallel machines are not included. Takt follows demand rather than equipment speed.
Worked example
An illustrative scenario. “Reset to example” restores it in the calculator.
- Available production time after breaks
- 420 minutes
- Required units in the same period
- 840 units
- Current cycle time
- 35 seconds/unit
Required takt time: 30 seconds/unit
Takt Time FAQ
What if cycle time is longer than takt?
A single output stream cannot meet demand within the entered available time. Review bottlenecks, losses, staffing or capacity before promising delivery.