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Enter observed failures, exposure hours, tested units, and mission time.
| Asset | Failures | Hours Per Unit | Total Exposure | Failure Rate Per Hour | MTBF Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pump A | 12 | 480 | 5,760 | 0.002083 | 480.00 |
| Valve B | 20 | 1,200 | 24,000 | 0.000833 | 1,200.00 |
| Motor C | 8 | 900 | 7,200 | 0.001111 | 900.00 |
These values illustrate exposure-based failure rate comparisons.
Failure Rate: λ = Failures ÷ Total Exposure Time
Total Exposure Time: Operating Hours × Units Tested
MTBF: MTBF = 1 ÷ λ
Reliability: R(t) = e-λt
Failure Probability: F(t) = 1 - R(t)
This calculator assumes a constant failure rate model. That assumption suits useful-life engineering analysis best.
Failure rate shows how often an item fails during exposure time. Engineers use it to compare assets, estimate reliability, and plan maintenance actions.
Exposure time normalizes failure counts. Four failures across 1,000 hours means something different from four failures across 100,000 hours.
MTBF means mean time between failures. It is the inverse of failure rate when failures follow a constant-rate assumption.
Use it when your team wants a conservative estimate. It can reflect uncertainty, testing limits, or stricter design standards.
No. It provides an engineering estimate based on observed data and a constant-rate model. Real systems may behave differently.
The graph shows survival probability over time. As time increases, reliability usually declines under the constant failure rate model.
Yes. Use the same measurement basis for each asset. Consistent exposure and observation rules improve comparison accuracy.
FIT means failures in one billion operating hours. Electronics and reliability teams often use this unit for component comparisons.
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