Shrinkage Calculator for Retail
If you need 8 staff on the floor, how many should you schedule?
Shrinkage
28.0%
Net Capacity
72.0%
Headcount
70
You need 70 staff to keep 50 available, with 20 extra to cover shrinkage.
Your shrinkage is within the typical industry range of 25โ35%.
Shrinkage categories
Adjust each category as a percentage of total paid time
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Shrinkage breakdown
Live view of which categories contribute most to total shrinkage
Set a category above 0% to view the breakdown chart.
Capacity split
Available time vs shrinkage
Headcount mix
Coverage target vs added staff for shrinkage
Headcount chart is unavailable when shrinkage is 100% or higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is shrinkage in retail staffing?
It's the gap between scheduled hours and actual productive floor time, caused by breaks, training, meetings, and absences.
What's a good shrinkage rate for retail?
Typically 20โ30%. Stores with extensive onboarding or seasonal hiring may see higher rates.
How does shrinkage differ from labor waste?
Shrinkage is unavoidable paid non-productive time. Labor waste refers to overstaffing or poor scheduling; they're related but distinct.
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Retail Shrinkage Report
Staffing Shrinkage Calculator
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Required Coverage
50
Total Shrinkage
28.0%
Net Capacity
72.0%
Required Headcount
70
Extra Needed
20
Capacity & Headcount Overview
Visual split of availability vs overhead
Capacity Split
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Headcount Mix
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Category Breakdown
Relative contribution of each shrinkage category
No active categories. Set a category above 0% to populate chart data.