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First pass yield vs final yield: inline inspection rejecting a carton

Insight September 30, 2026 6 min read

First Pass Yield vs Final Yield: Formula and Examples

First-pass yield (FPY) is the percentage of units that meet requirements without a later rework pass. The basic formula is first-pass-good units divided by the units entering the batch, multiplied by 100. Final or blended yield can be higher because it may include units accepted after rework. Rolled throughput yield (RTY) answers a different question: […]

by CPAI Editorial Team