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MTBF and MTTR: Guide

MTBF and MTTR: Guide

MTBF and MTTR explained for manufacturing: how to calculate them correctly, what good looks like, how Fabrico tracks both automatically, and how improving.
MTBF and MTTR: Guide

Note: This article has been consolidated into our main guide: MTTR vs MTBF, which is kept up to date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MTBF?

MTBF, mean time between failures, is a reliability metric that measures the average time a repairable asset runs between breakdowns. It is calculated by dividing total operating time by the number of failures over that period. A higher MTBF means the equipment is more reliable and fails less often.

What is MTTR?

MTTR, mean time to repair, is the average time it takes to repair a failed asset and return it to service, including diagnosis and fixing. It is calculated by dividing total repair time by the number of repairs. A lower MTTR means the maintenance team restores equipment faster.

What is the difference between MTBF and MTTR?

MTBF measures how often equipment fails (reliability), while MTTR measures how quickly it is repaired (maintainability). Used together they show both how dependable an asset is and how efficiently the team responds. Improving MTBF reduces failures; improving MTTR reduces the impact of each one.

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