Average Sample Number (ASN) Calculator

Determine the expected sample size for your acceptance sampling plan with our statistical calculator

Sampling Plan Parameters

Total number of items in the lot
Number of items to inspect in each sample
Maximum defective items allowed in sample
Minimum defective items that reject the lot

Quality Levels

Proportion of defective items in the lot (0-1)

ASN Calculation Results

Average Sample Number
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Probability of Acceptance
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Expected Defectives
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Enter your parameters to evaluate the efficiency of your sampling plan.

Detailed Analysis

Your detailed ASN analysis will appear here.

📊 Common Sampling Plans

Plan Type Lot Size Sample Size Acceptance # Rejection # Typical ASN
Single 1,000-5,000 80 2 3 80
Double 5,001-10,000 50 + 50 1 + 4 4 + 5 ~75
Multiple 10,001-50,000 20 × 5 0-1-2-3-4 3-4-5-6-7 ~60
Sequential 50,001+ Variable Acceptance Line Rejection Line ~40% of N

Note: These are example plans. Actual parameters should be determined based on AQL, LTPD, and risk levels.

📚 Quality Control Best Practices

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Plan Selection

Choose sampling plans based on your Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and Lot Tolerance Percent Defective (LTPD).

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Risk Management

Balance producer's risk (α) and consumer's risk (β) when designing your sampling plan.

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OC Curves

Always review the Operating Characteristic (OC) curve to understand your plan's discrimination power.

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Inspection Level

Use tightened inspection when quality deteriorates and reduced inspection when quality improves.

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Documentation

Maintain detailed records of sampling results to track quality trends over time.

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Continuous Review

Regularly review and adjust your sampling plans based on actual quality performance.

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Note: This calculator provides estimates based on statistical formulas. Actual sampling results may vary. For critical applications, consult with a quality control specialist or statistician.