Calculate material utilization, usable yield, waste percentage and scrap quantity from raw metal stock and finished parts. Compare direct mass, volume or production quantities.
What is metal material utilization? It is the percentage of starting metal that becomes usable finished output.
What is the material utilization formula? Utilization % = usable material ÷ starting material × 100.
How is waste percentage calculated? Waste percentage = waste material ÷ starting material × 100.
Does scrap count as waste? For production yield calculations, scrap is normally material not included in the usable product. It may nevertheless have recycling or resale value.
Can I calculate utilization by weight? Yes. Mass-based utilization is useful when raw and finished material quantities are available by weight.
Can I calculate utilization by volume? Yes. Volume-based utilization compares the usable finished volume with the starting raw volume.
Can multiple finished parts be included? Yes. Parts mode multiplies the number of accepted parts by the usable material per part and compares that total with the batch's starting material.
Is 100% material utilization possible? It is the theoretical maximum. Real cutting, machining, forming and manufacturing processes can produce kerf, chips, offcuts, allowances and other losses.