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SPC control chart calculator — X-bar/R, p, np, c and u

Choose a chart type and paste measurements or defect counts in sample order.

Points outside control limits: —

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Samples
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Centre line
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Last-sample LCL
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Last-sample UCL
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Mean range R-bar
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Lower R limit
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Upper R limit
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Samples and control limits

Sample Observed Centre LCL UCL Signal 1/0
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What these numbers mean
  • For X-bar/R enter observations in sequence and a fixed subgroup size from 2 to 10.
  • For p and u enter one sample size per observation.
  • Investigate process signals before assessing capability against specifications.

The tool flags individual points beyond 3-sigma limits. It does not test runs, trends or other Nelson rules and does not replace a sampling plan.

How to use this page
  1. Choose the chart that matches the data type.
  2. Paste observations in time order and set sample sizes.
  3. Review the limits, signals and chart.

What this page does not do: The tool flags individual points beyond 3-sigma limits. It does not test runs, trends or other Nelson rules and does not replace a sampling plan.

Further reading

Control charts separate routine process variation from signals that warrant investigation. X-bar/R is for measurements in equal subgroups; p and np are for defective units; c and u are for defect counts.

Limits are estimated from the entered data. A point outside a limit is unusual for that process but does not identify its cause.

Frequently asked questions

How is a control limit different from a specification?

A control limit is estimated from process behaviour. A specification is set by design, customer or standard.

Does a point inside the limits prove good quality?

No. A stable process can still fail the required specification.

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