Tracking Equipment Utilization: Metrics That Matter

Understanding equipment utilization is key to optimizing your makerspace. Learn which metrics to track and how to improve them.

Key Metrics

Track booking rates, actual usage time, peak hours, and idle time. Identify underutilized equipment and optimize your inventory.

High utilization equipment can justify premium pricing. Low utilization equipment may need better marketing or training programs.

Use utilization data to plan capacity expansions or equipment purchases. Make data-driven decisions about your makerspace growth.