Line Balancing Calculator

Optimize your production line by balancing tasks across workstations

Assembly Line Balancing

Line balancing is a production strategy that involves assigning tasks to workstations in such a way that the work at each station is approximately equal, minimizing idle time and maximizing efficiency.

Efficiency = (Sum of task times) / (Number of workstations × Cycle time) × 100%

Where:

  • Cycle Time = Maximum time available at each workstation
  • Task Time = Time required to complete each task
  • Precedence Constraints = Order in which tasks must be performed

Input Parameters

Task Information

Enter tasks with their times and predecessors (comma-separated task IDs):

Line Balancing Results

Cycle Time

Theoretical Minimum Workstations

Actual Workstations

Efficiency

Balance Delay

Smoothness Index

Workstation Assignment

Workstation Tasks Total Time (sec) Idle Time (sec)

Workstation Utilization Chart

Precedence Diagram

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