Drill Metres per Shift Calculator
Computes drilled metres per shift from hole count, depth and penetration rate.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter the holes drilled and the average hole depth.
- Optionally enter the drilling hours.
- Press Calculate.
How it works
Total metres = holes × average depth; the penetration rate divides that by the drilling hours.
Worked example
40 holes × 11 m, 10 h. 440 m at 44 m/h.
Frequently asked questions
Operating hours or shift length?
Use actual drilling hours for a true penetration rate; use the shift length to see metres per shift.
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Zerdly. (2026). Drill Metres per Shift Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/drill-metres-per-shift-calculator/
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