# Utilization rate

> Utilization rate measures the share of capacity actually consumed, based on logged time, on productive (project) or billable activities.

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## What is Utilization rate?

Utilization rate measures the share of capacity actually consumed, based on logged time, on productive (project) or billable activities.

## Key points

Unlike allocation rate, which is forward-looking, utilization is observed from timesheets.

Comparing allocation and utilization reveals gaps between plan and reality and feeds planned-vs-actual metrics.

## Formula

Utilization rate = actual time logged on projects ÷ available capacity × 100

## Example

12 days logged on projects against 16 days of capacity = 75% utilization.

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