Mean Time to Repair Calculator
MTTR is a mean over the repair events included. Your organization should specify whether the clock includes diagnosis, waiting for parts, testing and restoration.
How to use this calculator
- Enter total repair hours, repair events completed using the same measurement window and units.
- Check the result and intermediate values, then change one input at a time when comparing scenarios.
- Keep the stated scope and assumptions attached to any result you share.
Formula and method
Mean repair time = total included repair hours ÷ repair events completed.
- The mean repair duration is 3.25 hours.
- Mean repair time differs from time to restore service if restoration includes detection, triage, waiting or deployment.
Worked examples
Worked example
Six repairs consumed 19.5 hours in total.
The mean repair duration is 3.25 hours.
The mean repair duration is 3.25 hours.
Understanding the result
The mean repair duration is 3.25 hours.
Mean repair time differs from time to restore service if restoration includes detection, triage, waiting or deployment.
Important notes
Mean repair time differs from time to restore service if restoration includes detection, triage, waiting or deployment.
Use measured inputs or documented assumptions, and validate important decisions with the appropriate source specifications or professional guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Should waiting for parts count?
That depends on your operational definition; track it separately if delays are important.
Does MTTR include planned maintenance?
Use the event types specified in your reliability reporting standard.
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