What is People Per Hour?
People Per Hour is a rate metric that measures how many people are served, processed, or pass through a location in one hour. This calculation is essential for capacity planning, staffing decisions, and operational efficiency analysis.
How to Calculate People Per Hour
The formula for calculating people per hour is:
[\text{People Per Hour} = \frac{\text{Number of People}}{\text{Time (hours)}}]
Where:
- People Per Hour is the average rate of people per hour
- Number of People is the total count of people during the observation period
- Time is the duration of the observation period in hours
Calculation Example
Suppose a retail store served 240 customers during a 6-hour shift.
Step 1: Identify the values:
- Number of People: 240
- Time: 6 hours
Step 2: Apply the formula:
[\text{People Per Hour} = \frac{240}{6}]
Step 3: Calculate:
[\text{People Per Hour} = 40]
The store serves an average of 40 people per hour.
Common Applications
| Scenario | People | Hours | Rate (people/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning rush | 120 | 2 | 60 |
| Lunch hour | 150 | 1 | 150 |
| Afternoon lull | 80 | 4 | 20 |
| Evening peak | 200 | 3 | 66.67 |