Productivity Formula
There isn’t a single universal productivity equation. Depending on whether you’re tracking units, revenue, labor-hours, or progress against a target, you’ll use a variant of Output ÷ Input. This quick reference summarizes the core options.
Core Definition
Productivity = Output ÷ Input (time or labor-hours). If you produce 120 units in 10 hours, productivity is 12 units per hour.
Common Variants
- Units per hour: Output units ÷ total hours worked.
- Units per labor-hour: Output units ÷ combined labor-hours across a team.
- Revenue per hour: Revenue ÷ hours worked or billed.
- % productivity vs target: (Actual output ÷ Target output) × 100.
Need help computing percentages? Jump to the Productivity Percentage guide.
Examples Table
| Variant | Inputs | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units per hour | 240 units, 20 hours | 240 ÷ 20 | 12 units/hour |
| Units per labor-hour | 216 units, 18 labor-hours | 216 ÷ 18 | 12 units/labor-hour |
| Revenue per hour | $9,000 revenue, 150 hours | 9,000 ÷ 150 | $60/hour |
| % productivity vs target | 92 actual units, 100 target | (92 ÷ 100) × 100 | 92% |
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Related Tools
Run the numbers in context with the main therapy productivity calculator, the step-by-step How to Calculate Productivity guide, or the focused Productivity Percentage explainer.