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p Chart Formulas

The p chart is used to evaluate process stability when counting the number or fraction defective.

The p chart is used when the sample size varies. Examples include the number of defective products, meals in a restaurant, incorrect prescriptions, bills, invoices, paychecks, etc.

Here is the formula used to calculate a p chart.

Conforms with ANSI/ASQC B1, B2, B3 1996

Other Resources

• Create a p chart in Excel using the QI Macros
• p chart video
• p chart format options in the QI Macros
• Other control chart formulas

The p chart is just one of the tools included in the QI Macros for Excel SPC Software for Excel.

To create a P Chart using QI Macros...