First Pass Yield Formula: Excel, DAX, Calculator & Example

Simple formula

Good Units Without Rework / Total Units

The formula uses these inputs:

Good Units Without Rework: enter your value in the calculator or spreadsheet.
Total Units: enter your value in the calculator or spreadsheet.

Excel formula

Use this Excel formula as a starting point. Replace the sample cell references with the cells in your worksheet.

=IFERROR(B2/C2,0)

Google Sheets formula

In most cases, the Google Sheets version uses the same structure as Excel.

=IFERROR(B2/C2,0)

Power BI DAX measure

Use this DAX pattern as a starting point and rename measures or columns to match your Power BI model.

First Pass Yield =
DIVIDE(
    [Good Units Without Rework],
    [Total Units]
)

SQL example

This generic SQL pattern can be adapted to your warehouse table names and column names.

SELECT
    /* replace with your formula */ AS first_pass_yield
FROM kpi_data;

First Pass Yield calculator

Good Units Without Rework Total Units

Result—

How to interpret First Pass Yield

Use this KPI with trend data, targets, and related metrics. A single value is less useful than a consistent definition tracked over time.

Important: KPI definitions can vary by company, accounting policy, analytics platform, or reporting standard. Keep the definition consistent when comparing periods.

Common mistakes

Mixing different time periods in the numerator and denominator.
Using totals that do not match the KPI definition used by your company.
Comparing results across teams or industries without context.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the First Pass Yield formula?

The common First Pass Yield formula is: Good Units Without Rework / Total Units.

How do you calculate First Pass Yield in Excel?

Use this Excel formula pattern: =IFERROR(B2/C2,0). Replace the cell references with your own data.

Can this KPI be calculated in Power BI?

Yes. Use the DAX measure on this page as a starting point and adjust table and column names to match your model.

First Pass Yield Formula

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