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Takt Time Calculator
Calculate the target production pace from available time and demand.
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02 / result
TAKT TIME
2 min/unit
- Minutes per unit
- 2 min/unit
- Seconds per unit
- 120 s/unit
Calculation trace
- 480 min ÷ 240 units = 2 min/unit2 min/unitTakt time
- 2 min/unit × 60 = 120 s/unit120 s/unitTakt time in seconds
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How it works
Takt time = available production time ÷ customer demand — the pace at which one unit must be produced to meet demand. Shown in minutes and seconds per unit.
Assumptions & limits
- Available time and demand are for the same period.
- Assumes steady demand across the period.
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FAQ
- How is takt different from cycle time?
- Takt is the required pace set by demand; cycle time is how long you actually take per unit. Cycle time should be at or below takt.
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SOURCES
- U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyLean Thinking and Methods — JIT/Kanban ↗
Takt time = available production time ÷ customer demand
Accessed 2026-09-02