Business, finance and operations

First pass yield

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Definition

The percentage of units made correctly the first time, without rework.

Example

950 of 1,000 units passing inspection first time gives a first pass yield of 95%.

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Why it matters

It shows how much work is done right the first time.

Where it is used

Manufacturing quality reports.

How to calculate it

Units passing first time ÷ total units produced × 100

Worked example

950 of 1,000 units passing inspection first time gives a first pass yield of 95%.