Line Balancing Calculator
Calculate assembly line efficiency, idle time, and theoretical minimum stations.
How to Use the Line Balancing Calculator
- Enter total task time in minutes.
- Enter number of workstations.
- Enter cycle time and click Calculate.
حالات الاستخدام
- •Assembly line design and optimization.
- •Lean manufacturing takt time studies.
- •Workstation capacity planning.
الصيغة
Formula: Efficiency = Sum of Task Times / (Stations × Cycle Time) × 100%. Min Stations = ⌈Task Time / Cycle Time⌉.
الأسئلة الشائعة
What is line balancing?
Line balancing distributes work evenly across workstations to minimize idle time and maximize throughput at a given cycle time.
What is cycle time?
Cycle time is the time between successive unit outputs, often equal to takt time (available time / customer demand).
What efficiency should I target?
World-class assembly lines achieve 85–95% efficiency. Lower efficiency indicates opportunities for workstation redesign.