DPMO
defects per million opportunities
DPMO = defects / (units × opportunities) · 10⁶
A Six Sigma measure that counts defects relative to the number of opportunities for a defect, so products of different complexity can be compared. For one opportunity per unit, DPMO equals PPM.
Calculate it
Cpk, PPM and Sigma Converter: Convert Cpk, PPM, yield and sigma level, with or without 1.5 σ shift.
Related terms
- PPM: parts per million defective
- Sigma level: Six Sigma performance scale