ClarityHow to use this tool
- Enter actual output, available capacity.
- Select Calculate to view the result.
- Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.
Input reference and sample values
Use the units and choices shown for each field. Sample values are provided for practice, not as recommendations.
| Input | Format and units | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Actual output | Numeric value. Zero or positive. | 750 |
| Available capacity | Numeric value. Minimum: 0.01. | 1000 |
Result for these sample inputs
75 percent
- Unused capacity
- 250
- Actual output
- 750
- Available capacity
- 1000
Select Try the example in the form to load these values and calculate them again. This replaces the current form inputs. Compare the result with the method and worked explanation below.
The method, explained
Utilization = actual output ÷ available capacity × 100. Unused capacity = available capacity − actual output.
Actual output of 750 against capacity of 1,000 means 75% utilization and 250 units of unused capacity.
What to keep in mind
Inputs must use the same units and period. Actual output above capacity is rejected; review the capacity baseline if overtime or other changes make it outdated.
Common questions
Should capacity include planned downtime?
Use the capacity definition relevant to your process and document it. The tool does not estimate downtime.
Does 100% utilization mean the business is efficient?
Not necessarily. Quality, delivery times, maintenance and costs also matter.
Methodology maintained by ClarityKit. How these tools are built and checked.