Productivity Percentage: How to Calculate It
Productivity percentage compares what you actually delivered to the target you set. Use the formula (Actual ÷ Target) × 100% to see whether you’re ahead, on track, or behind.
Productivity percentage usually means Actual ÷ Target × 100. If you don’t have a target, start with Output ÷ Input and set a baseline target from history.
The % Formula
% Productivity = (Actual Output ÷ Target Output) × 100%. If you delivered 92 units against a target of 100, your productivity percentage is 92%.
Common Pitfalls
- Mixing time bases: Don’t compare daily output to a weekly target. Match the time frame.
- Using scheduled hours instead of actual hours: Measure against the requirement you’re being evaluated on.
- Counting breaks inconsistently: Decide whether breaks count toward the target and stick with it.
Example
Target: 100 units/day. Actual: 92 units/day. Productivity Percentage = (92 ÷ 100) × 100 = 92%. Try pairing this with the Productivity Formula guide to see how units per hour and percentages relate.
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Need per person numbers? Try the Employee Productivity Calculator or the Labor Productivity Calculator.
FAQ
What is the productivity percentage formula?
Productivity % = (Actual ÷ Target) × 100.
What if I don’t have a target?
Use history to set a baseline target (e.g., last quarter average), then compare current performance to that baseline.
Can I calculate productivity percentage from hours and output?
Yes. First compute a rate (Output ÷ Hours), then compare that rate to a target rate.
Is 100% always the goal?
Not always. Targets vary by role and environment. Use quality and customer outcomes alongside productivity.
How do I report productivity percentage over time?
Use consistent time windows (weekly/monthly) and keep the same output definition so trends are comparable.