Productivity Calculator
Measure output per hour and per worker, and compare productivity between two periods.
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- Output per labor hour
- 7.5
- Labor productivity
- 7.5 per hour
- Output per worker
- 300
- Labor cost per unit
- $4.00
- Output per $1 of labor
- 0.25
- Change vs previous period
- +10.3%
Quick answer
Productivity = output ÷ input. For labor productivity, divide the output (units made, sales, tickets closed) by the labor hours used. A team that produces 1,200 units in 160 hours has a productivity of 7.5 units per hour.
What the Productivity Calculator does
Enter what was produced and the hours it took. The calculator gives output per labor hour and, optionally, output per worker, labor cost per unit and the percentage change from a previous period — the figures most often used to track a team or a business over time.
Compare like with like: use the same output measure and include all hours worked (including overtime) in both periods.
The formula
Labor productivity = total output ÷ total labor hours
Productivity change (%) = (current ÷ previous − 1) × 100. Labor cost per unit = labor cost ÷ output.
Worked example
Last quarter: 1,020 units in 150 hours = 6.8/h. This quarter: 1,200 units in 160 hours = 7.5/h → +10.3% productivity.
How to use the Productivity Calculator
- Enter total output for the period.
- Enter total labor hours (workers × hours each).
- Optionally add workers, labor cost and last period's productivity.
- Read output per hour and the change.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good productivity rate?
It depends entirely on the work. Compare against your own past periods or industry benchmarks for the same task.
What is the difference between productivity and efficiency?
Productivity measures output per input. Efficiency compares actual output with the best possible (standard) output for the same input.
How do I calculate employee productivity?
Divide the output of one employee by the hours they worked over the same period.
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