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Defects per million opportunities and the sigma level for a process.
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Defects per million opportunities and the sigma level for a process.
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💡 Tip: DPMO = defects / (units x opportunities) x 1,000,000.
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Quick Reference Guide
DPMO Quick Guide
Typical values for reference.
| Defects | Units | Opportunities | DPMO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 2000 | 5 | 3,500 |
| 10 | 5000 | 4 | 500 |
| 100 | 1000 | 10 | 10,000 |
| 1 | 100000 | 10 | 1 |
| Rule of Thumb | Check inputs | Use as a guide | Round sensibly |
Common Questions
DPMO Calculator FAQ
Answers to common questions about this calculator.
Defects per million opportunities.
3.4 DPMO.
A convention for long-term drift.
Count each chance for a defect.