Defects per unit (DPU)
Definition
DPU or Defects Per Unit is the average number of defects observed when sampling a population. DPU = Total # of Defects / Total population
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Category: Six Sigma · Added: May 17, 2026
DPU or Defects Per Unit is the average number of defects observed when sampling a population. DPU = Total # of Defects / Total population
population
Category: Six Sigma · Added: May 17, 2026