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Capacity Utilization Calculator – Measure Efficiency | AskSMB
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Capacity Utilization Calculator

Measure how efficiently your business uses production or service capacity

Capacity Information

Actual production or service output achieved

Full production or service capacity

Start date

End date

Results

Please enter a maximum output greater than zero

Capacity Utilization

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How the Capacity Utilization Calculator Works

Capacity utilization measures the percentage of your business's potential output that is actually being used. This metric helps you understand how efficiently you're using your production facilities, equipment, or service capacity. Tracking capacity utilization helps you identify underutilized resources, optimize production schedules, make informed investment decisions, improve profitability, and plan for growth.

Formula

Capacity Utilization = (Actual Output ÷ Maximum Output) × 100

Where:

  • Actual Output=Production or service output achieved
  • Maximum Output=Full production or service capacity

Example Calculation

Actual Output:850 units
Maximum Output:1,000 units

(850 ÷ 1,000) × 100 = 85%

Result:85% Capacity Utilization, 150 units Unused Capacity

Tips & Best Practices

  • •Manufacturing: 75-85% is typical, with 85%+ considered excellent
  • •Service businesses: 70-80% is common, as they need more flexibility
  • •Very high utilization (>95%) may indicate bottlenecks or quality risks
  • •Low utilization (<65%) suggests wasted capacity and higher per-unit costs
  • •Balance high utilization with quality and employee well-being
  • •Use preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime

Frequently Asked Questions

A good capacity utilization rate is typically 85% or higher for manufacturers and 70-80% for service businesses. Rates above 90% may indicate potential bottlenecks, while rates below 65% suggest underutilization of resources. The optimal rate depends on your industry and business model.

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