Defects Per Million Opportunities Calculator
Normalize counted defects by inspected units and opportunities per unit.
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Calculation steps
Work through one step at a time or reveal the complete calculation. The steps use your current inputs.
How to calculate
Use one coherent set of units exactly as printed beside the inputs. Apply the stated model, preserve entered assumptions, and compare the baseline with the one-input sensitivity table.
DPMO=10⁶D/(N·O)
Worked example
Using the default inputs gives DPMO = 7000.
Assumptions and input details
This is a transparent planning or analysis model, not a measured certification. It does not infer material grades, calibration, uncertainty, safety margins, contractual limits or local rules. Confirm those separately when they affect a real decision.
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Can I enter my own problem?
Yes. Replace the example values with your own inputs. The result, calculation steps, tables and applicable diagrams update from those inputs. Blank or invalid values clear the result; example values are never silently substituted for missing inputs.
Are the results exact?
Results use floating-point arithmetic and displayed rounding. Read the formula, assumptions and any stated data precision before interpreting the result.
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