Expertly Reviewed by David Chen, Senior Systems Engineer & Factorio Logistics Specialist
Optimize your interstellar production lines with the Factorio Space Age Calculator. Whether you are balancing Quality modules on Vulcanus or calculating planetary export rates on Gleba, this tool provides precise machine ratios and throughput analysis for complex logistics chains.
Factorio Space Age Calculator
Factorio Space Age Calculator Formula
$$R = \frac{N \times S \times (1 + \frac{P}{100})}{T}$$
Where R is the Output Rate, N is machine count, S is speed, P is productivity %, and T is base time.
Source: Factorio Official Wiki | FactorioLab Ratios
Variables Explained:
- Base Crafting Time (T): The time in seconds defined in the recipe (e.g., Electronic Circuit = 0.5s).
- Crafting Speed (S): The speed modifier of the machine (Assembling Machine 3 = 1.25).
- Productivity Bonus (P): Additional items created for free, expressed as a percentage.
- Output Rate (R): The desired throughput of items per second.
- Machine Count (N): Total number of machines required to hit the target.
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What is Factorio Space Age Calculator?
The Factorio Space Age Calculator is a specialized tool designed for the 2.0 expansion. It accounts for the new planetary mechanics, quality tiers, and increased productivity caps introduced in the Space Age expansion.
By calculating exact machine ratios, players can prevent bottlenecks in high-tech production lines, ensuring that space platforms and planetary outposts operate at maximum efficiency without wasting valuable power or resource footprints.
How to Calculate Factorio Space Age Calculator (Example)
- Identify your recipe: Electronic Circuit (0.5s).
- Note your machine speed: Assembly Machine 2 (0.75).
- Enter Productivity: Four Productivity 1 modules (16% total).
- Set target: You need 1 full yellow belt (15 items/sec).
- Click Calculate: The tool will show you need exactly 8.62 machines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does this support Quality modules? Yes, Quality affects crafting speed and productivity indirectly; ensure you input the final “Net Speed” shown in the machine UI.
Why is my machine count a decimal? You often need partial machines to meet a belt rate. Round up to the nearest whole number for safety.
Does Space Age change these formulas? No, the base math remains similar, but productivity stacking and new machine tiers make accurate calculation more critical than ever.
Can I calculate for a full belt? Yes, simply enter the belt capacity (15, 30, 45, or 60 for Space Age) into the Target Output Rate field.