Labour Efficiency Variance Formula

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Labour Efficiency Variance is the difference between the actual time worked and the total hours that should have been worked. Check FAQs
LV=SR(ST-AT)V
LV - Labour Efficiency Variance?SR - Standard Rate?ST - Standard Time?AT - Actual Time?V - Variance?

Labour Efficiency Variance Example

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Here is how the Labour Efficiency Variance equation looks like.

2100Edit=140Edit(5Edit-4Edit)15Edit
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Labour Efficiency Variance Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
LV=SR(ST-AT)V
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LV=140(5-4)15
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LV=140(5-4)15
LAST Step Evaluate
LV=2100

Labour Efficiency Variance Formula Elements

Variables
Labour Efficiency Variance
Labour Efficiency Variance is the difference between the actual time worked and the total hours that should have been worked.
Symbol: LV
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Standard Rate
Standard Rate refers to the amount paid per hour for work, often determined by industry standards or local laws.
Symbol: SR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Standard Time
Standard Time refers to the established time used within a particular country. It's the time that's officially recognized and adhered to for various purposes.
Symbol: ST
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Actual Time
Actual Time refers to the time taken to produce an item on a production line versus the planned production time.
Symbol: AT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Variance
Variance refers to the difference or deviation between an actual outcome or result and an expected or planned outcome.
Symbol: V
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Labour Efficiency Variance?

Labour Efficiency Variance evaluator uses Labour Efficiency Variance = Standard Rate*(Standard Time-Actual Time)*Variance to evaluate the Labour Efficiency Variance, Labour Efficiency Variance is a concept used in managerial accounting and cost accounting to assess the difference between the actual hours of labor used in production and the standard or expected hours of labor. Labour Efficiency Variance is denoted by LV symbol.

How to evaluate Labour Efficiency Variance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Labour Efficiency Variance, enter Standard Rate (SR), Standard Time (ST), Actual Time (AT) & Variance (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Labour Efficiency Variance

What is the formula to find Labour Efficiency Variance?
The formula of Labour Efficiency Variance is expressed as Labour Efficiency Variance = Standard Rate*(Standard Time-Actual Time)*Variance. Here is an example- 2100 = 140*(5-4)*15.
How to calculate Labour Efficiency Variance?
With Standard Rate (SR), Standard Time (ST), Actual Time (AT) & Variance (V) we can find Labour Efficiency Variance using the formula - Labour Efficiency Variance = Standard Rate*(Standard Time-Actual Time)*Variance.
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