Cycle Time Formula

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Cycle Time refers to the total duration it takes to complete a process, task, or workflow from start to finish. Check FAQs
CT=PT+IT+MT+QET
CT - Cycle Time?PT - Process Time?IT - Inspection Time?MT - Move Time?QET - Queue Time?

Cycle Time Example

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Here is how the Cycle Time equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Cycle Time equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Cycle Time equation looks like.

12.15Edit=5Edit+2Edit+4Edit+1.15Edit
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Cycle Time Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Cycle Time?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
CT=PT+IT+MT+QET
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CT=5+2+4+1.15
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CT=5+2+4+1.15
LAST Step Evaluate
CT=12.15

Cycle Time Formula Elements

Variables
Cycle Time
Cycle Time refers to the total duration it takes to complete a process, task, or workflow from start to finish.
Symbol: CT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Process Time
Process Time refers to the amount of time it takes to complete a specific task or activity within a larger process or workflow.
Symbol: PT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inspection Time
Inspection Time refers to the amount of time spent examining, reviewing, or assessing a product, service, process, or project to ensure that it meets specified requirements.
Symbol: IT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Move Time
Move Time refers to the duration it takes to transfer or move a product, or material from one location to another within a facility or along a supply chain.
Symbol: MT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Queue Time
Queue Time refers to the duration that individuals or entities spend in a queue or line before they can proceed to the next stage of a process or receive a service.
Symbol: QET
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Cycle Time?

Cycle Time evaluator uses Cycle Time = Process Time+Inspection Time+Move Time+Queue Time to evaluate the Cycle Time, Cycle Time refers to the average amount of time to manufacture one product, including process, inspection, move, and queue time. Cycle Time is denoted by CT symbol.

How to evaluate Cycle Time using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cycle Time, enter Process Time (PT), Inspection Time (IT), Move Time (MT) & Queue Time (QET) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cycle Time

What is the formula to find Cycle Time?
The formula of Cycle Time is expressed as Cycle Time = Process Time+Inspection Time+Move Time+Queue Time. Here is an example- 12.15 = 5+2+4+1.15.
How to calculate Cycle Time?
With Process Time (PT), Inspection Time (IT), Move Time (MT) & Queue Time (QET) we can find Cycle Time using the formula - Cycle Time = Process Time+Inspection Time+Move Time+Queue Time.
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