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How to use this calculator.
Assumes handling work divides evenly among the crew and every worker participates in setup. Travel, breaks, bottlenecks and indivisible jobs can make actual elapsed time longer.
Start with your inputs
Enter units to handle, handling minutes per unit, crew size, setup minutes for full crew. Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Units to handle | 120 |
| Handling minutes per unit | 2 |
| Crew size | 4 |
| Setup minutes for full crew | 15 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, elapsed handling and setup (minutes) is 75. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
Putting the example numbers into the formula
Elapsed handling and setup (minutes)
(120) × (2) ÷ (4)+(15) = 75
Total labour hours
((120) × (2)+(4) × (15)) ÷ 60 = 5
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Elapsed handling and setup (minutes) | 75 |
| Total labour hours | 5 |
How this is calculated
Elapsed handling and setup (minutes)
a × b ÷ c+d
Total labour hours
(a × b+c × d) ÷ 60
Symbols and units
- a
- Units to handle
- b
- Handling minutes per unit
- c
- Crew size
- d
- Setup minutes for full crew
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Assumes handling work divides evenly among the crew and every worker participates in setup. Travel, breaks, bottlenecks and indivisible jobs can make actual elapsed time longer.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Elapsed handling and setup (minutes); Total labour hours. The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Assumes handling work divides evenly among the crew and every worker participates in setup. Travel, breaks, bottlenecks and indivisible jobs can make actual elapsed time longer.
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Further reading
OpenStax: algebra and proportional reasoning ↗
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