"I've helped +150 factories calculate this number. I'm here to support you — let's normalize having a loss. It's only an opportunity for improvement."
Jose Guillermo
Manufacturing Tech · 15+ years helping factories get better
Free Tool · Downtime Cost Calculator
What is your downtime really costing you?
Enter a few numbers about one machine or production line and get your monthly downtime cost in under 2 minutes — then receive a personalized analysis by email.
🔒 Your inputs are private — nothing is stored or shared until you choose to submit your email.
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Step 1 of 4
Step 1 of 4 · Machine / Line
Which machine or line are you analyzing?
Name the specific asset — this keeps your result and analysis targeted to one line, not averaged across the plant.
Please fill in both fields to continue.
Step 2 of 4 · Working Schedule
What is the working schedule for this line?
This sets the total available production hours per month — the baseline for calculating downtime impact.
Please select one option in each column.
Step 3 of 4 · Availability
What is the average uptime of this machine or line?
Uptime = % of scheduled hours the machine is actually running. Not sure? Use your best estimate — even a rough number gives useful results.
Please select or enter your uptime percentage.
Step 4 of 4 · Production Value
How do you want to value the production on this line?
Choose the approach that best fits what you know. You can always estimate — a directional number is more useful than no number.
I know my product value
Enter the production rate (units/hr) and value per unit — I'll calculate the hourly cost.
I know my hourly cost
Enter the direct cost per hour — burn rate, margin loss, or cost per hour of downtime.
Help me calculate it
Answer 3 quick questions about your team and industry — I'll estimate the hourly cost using labor as a base.
Please select one of the options above.
Step 4 of 4 · Product Value
Production rate and unit value
For — enter figures for normal operating conditions.
Please fill in both fields.
Step 4 of 4 · Hourly Cost
What is the hourly production cost for this line?
For — this is the value lost per hour when the line is down.
Please enter a valid hourly cost.
Step 4 of 4 · Guided Calculation
Tell me about the team running this machine
For — I'll use labor as an anchor and apply an industry multiplier to approximate materials, energy, and variable overhead.
This is an estimate. We use your labor cost as a base and multiply it by an industry factor that accounts for typical materials and variable costs in your sector. Fixed costs are not included.
Operators on this machine per shift
Please fill in all fields to continue.
Your Result
Here's your downtime cost
Calculated for producing .
Monthly downtime cost
$0
in lost production value per month
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Downtime hours / month
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Capacity lost
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Estimated annual impact
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Scheduled hours / month
Get your full personalized analysis
I'll send you a detailed breakdown of what's driving this number and 2–3 specific actions you can take to reduce it — written for your specific line and inputs, not a generic report.
