OPD Capacity Calculator

Estimate how many outpatients your OPD can see per day from the number of consulting rooms, average consultation time and OPD working hours.

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Notes & assumptions: Patients per room/day = OPD hours × 60 ÷ consult minutes × utilisation%. Total = rooms × per-room. Monthly assumes 26 working days.

Disclaimer: This tool provides an indicative estimate for general planning only and is not professional, legal, financial, medical or engineering advice. Reference values are editable defaults that vary by location, vendor, regulation and date. Verify critical figures with a qualified professional. Varada Nexus accepts no liability for decisions made using this tool.

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FAQ

How is OPD capacity calculated?

Per room = (OPD hours × 60 ÷ average consultation minutes) × utilisation. Multiply by the number of rooms for total daily capacity.

Why apply a utilisation factor?

Real clinics lose time to gaps, documentation and no-shows, so 75–85% utilisation is more realistic than 100%.

How do I increase OPD capacity?

Add rooms or sessions, reduce average consultation time where clinically appropriate, or improve scheduling to cut idle time.