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AQL Sampling Calculator

Sample Size: 0 units
Critical
Accept: 0 Reject: 0
Major
Accept: 0 Reject: 0
Minor
Accept: 0 Reject: 0

How to Use the Calculator

  • I. Select the total shipment quantity (lot size).
  • II. Choose an inspection level, typically General Level II.
  • III. Set the AQL values for critical, major, and minor defects. Common defaults are 0 / 2.5 / 4.0.
AQL CHART NBNQC

How to Read the AQL Sampling Tables

The AQL sampling tables determine sample sizes and acceptance/rejection numbers based on the lot size, inspection level, and selected AQL values.

  1. Find the lot size and inspection level to identify the sample size code letter on the left side of the table.

  2. Use the code letter to find the corresponding sample size in the middle of the table.

  3. Locate the selected AQL value to find the acceptance number (Ac) and rejection number (Re) on the right of the table.

Ac (Acceptance Number): The maximum number of defective units allowed in the sample for acceptance.

Re (Rejection Number): The minimum number of defective units that results in rejection under the selected sampling plan.