DPMO Calculator

How to use the DPMO Calculator:

1. Input Defects, Units, and Defect Opportunities per Unit:

• In the calculator section, you will find three input fields labeled “Defects,” “Units,” and “Defect Opportunities per Unit.”
  Enter the number of defects found in your process in the “Defects” field.
• Enter the total number of units produced in your process in the “Units” field.
  Enter the number of defect opportunities for each unit in the “Defect Opportunities per Unit” field. This represents the potential number of defects in each unit.

2. Click the “Calculate” Button:

• After entering the required information, click the “Calculate” button located next to the input fields.

3. Observe the Results:

• The DPMO (Defects Per Million Opportunities) and Sigma Level results will be displayed in two boxes below the calculator section.
• The DPMO result represents the calculated defects per million opportunities.
• The Sigma Level result represents the process sigma level, indicating the process performance.

4. Interpret the Sigma Level Result:

• Based on the calculated DPMO value, the Sigma Level result provides an assessment of process performance.
• A higher Sigma Level indicates superior process performance, whereas a lower Sigma Level indicates inferior performance.
• The outcome is color-coded for ease of interpretation. Green indicates excellent performance, yellow moderate performance, and red poor performance.
  

  5. Review Additional Information (Optional):

• Additional information about the corresponding Sigma Level can be found below the results. This data provides insight into the process’s quality and dependability.

What is DPMO?

DPMO stands for “Defects Per Million Opportunities.” It is a metric used to assess the quality of a process or system. Consider a manufacturing process or any other activity where defects could occur. These flaws or mistakes could be mistakes, errors, or flaws in the final product or outcome.

The DPMO calculates the number of defects that occur for every million chances for defects to occur. The term “opportunities” refers to the total number of possibilities for a defect to occur in each unit or product.