Checkpoint Stations Formula

This formula can help you determine the number of check-in stations to use at a particular entrance.

Divide the number of families that typically check in each week by the entrance's heaviest traffic time in minutes. Then, multiply that answer by your check-in goal. For the calculation, measure the check-in goal per family and in minutes, such as 20 seconds per family, or 0.33 minutes. In general, you should aim for a single person to check in within eight seconds and a family to check in within 30 seconds.

The formula looks like this:

For Example At your church's main entrance, 60 families typically check in during a 15-minute period. This is the heaviest period of traffic. To determine the number of Checkpoint stations you need, the formula looks like this:        To correct any impossibilities and allow for growth, round up to the nearest whole number. So, your church needs 2 Checkpoint stations at its main entrance.

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Check-in Time Tables

These tables suggest how many check-in stations you may need for different conditions. The tables calculate the number of checkpoint stations depending on how long it takes families to check in and traffic time intervals. Use the tables to help you determine the number of stations that your organization needs.

Table 1 — 15 minute period

Table 1 shows how many families can check in during a 15 minute period, according to how long it takes each family to check in and how many check-in stations are available.

Table 2 — Time intervals

Table 2 shows how many families can check in at a single station during a specified interval of time, according to how long it takes each family to check in.

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Related Topics

Arranging Check-in Stations
Designing a Check-in System
Checkpoint Implementation Guide