Pitman 2-2-3 Shift Planner

Quickly translate the Pitman 2-2-3 pattern into staffing metrics. Provide your shift length, how many on-duty shifts each employee works within the 14-day cycle, the total cycle length, and the number of crews to view average weekly hours per employee and total daily staffed hours.

Hours per shift (e.g., 8, 10, or 12-hour rotations).
Working shifts each employee covers during the full Pitman cycle.
Total days in the rotation cycle (standard Pitman uses 14).
Number of teams or crews rotating through the pattern.

Examples

  • 12-hour shifts, 7 working shifts in a 14-day cycle, 4 teams ⇒ Average weekly hours: 42.00 | Daily staffed hours: 24.0
  • 10-hour shifts, 7 working shifts, 14-day cycle, 3 teams ⇒ Average weekly hours: 35.00 | Daily staffed hours: 15.0

FAQ

Why are there seven working shifts?

The classic 2-2-3 rotation schedules each employee for seven on-duty days within the 14-day cycle—two on, two off, three on, followed by the mirrored pattern.

What if my rotation uses overtime blocks?

Increase the Working Shifts per Cycle input to include overtime assignments so the weekly hours reflect the additional load.

Does this include rest requirements?

It summarises hours only. Confirm legal rest periods and fatigue management rules separately before finalising schedules.

Can I model partial teams or relief staff?

Yes. Enter fractional team counts (e.g., 4.5) to represent relief pools or shared crews and review the resulting staffed hours.

Additional Information

  • The Pitman rotation repeats every 14 days with alternating two-day and three-day runs; this calculator converts that cadence into actionable labour planning metrics.
  • Use the average weekly hours to audit overtime exposure and verify compliance with labour agreements or fatigue policies.
  • Cross-link: pair with the Add Business Days calculator for regulatory paperwork deadlines and the Time Zone Meeting Planner when coordinating cross-location hand-offs.

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