Labor Productivity Calculator
Turn units produced and labor hours into units per labor hour, labor cost per unit, and total labor cost, with an optional gap against your target. Your numbers stay in your browser.
Units per labor hour
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How this is calculated
Three simple ratios, all from your inputs. Divide-by-zero cases are guarded and show as zero.
If you enter a target, the calculator shows the gap between your actual output and that target:
What to keep in mind
- Count good units only. Including scrap or rework inflates productivity and hides real quality cost.
- Match the window. Units and labor hours must cover the same period, or the ratio is meaningless.
- Loaded rate, not base wage. Use a fully loaded rate that includes benefits and overhead for an honest cost per unit.
- Productivity is not the whole story. A high figure with low quality or high downtime is not a win.
Labor productivity moves when equipment availability and quality move. See where hours are lost with the OEE calculator and the OEE calculation guide, or connect the dots to lasting gains through lean manufacturing.
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