Machine Production Calculator
Plan daily capacity across your machines and heads.
Quick answer: One 6-head embroidery machine running a typical 7,000-stitch design produces roughly 180-220 pieces per 8-hour shift, including hooping. Heads multiply throughput, not speed - every head sews the same design simultaneously. Enter your equipment below for exact capacity.
Answer the planning question every embroidery shop asks: how many pieces can we produce per shift, and how many days does this order need? Enter the job and your equipment; the calculator handles the head math.
How it works
- Enter the design stitch count and order quantity.
- Enter machines, heads per machine, speed and shift efficiency.
- Read pieces per shift, total production hours, and runs required.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces per day can one 6-head machine produce?
At a 7,000-stitch design and realistic speeds, one 6-head machine produces roughly 180–220 pieces per 8-hour shift, including hooping. Smaller designs push that well past 300.
Do more heads make each piece sew faster?
No — every head sews the same design simultaneously, so heads multiply throughput, not speed. A 6-head machine sews 6 pieces in the time a single-head sews 1.