Enter the total turnaround time and the number of processes into the calculator to determine the average turnaround time for a set of processes.
Average Turnaround Time Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the average turnaround time.
ATT = TTT / NP
Variables:
- ATT is the average turnaround time (hours)
- TTT is the total turnaround time (hours)
- NP is the number of processes
To calculate the average turnaround time, divide the total turnaround time by the number of processes.
What is Average Turnaround Time?
Average turnaround time is a metric used to measure the time taken to complete a set of processes from the time of submission to completion. It is a critical performance metric in various fields such as manufacturing, computer science (especially in operating systems scheduling algorithms), and service industries. It helps in assessing the efficiency of process handling and management.
How to Calculate Average Turnaround Time?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Average Turnaround Time.
- First, determine the total turnaround time (TTT) in hours.
- Next, determine the number of processes (NP).
- Use the formula from above = ATT = TTT / NP.
- Finally, calculate the Average Turnaround Time (ATT) in hours.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Total Turnaround Time (TTT) = 120 hours
Number of Processes (NP) = 8
