FMEA Template
Systematically identify, score, and mitigate failure risks before they reach your customers.
About the FMEA Template
This FMEA template is a professionally formatted Excel workbook for conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, essential for engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams. Log potential failure modes alongside their effects and causes, then rate Severity, Occurrence, and Detection on a 1-to-10 scale using validated dropdown lists. The spreadsheet automatically calculates Risk Priority Numbers before and after corrective actions, enabling clear before-and-after comparison. Color-coded conditional formatting categorizes RPN values into risk tiers from low to critical. Use a Fishbone Diagram to brainstorm causes before scoring, then track corrective actions on your Project Schedule. A companion Rating Scales reference sheet provides standardized scoring guidance, ensuring consistent and repeatable risk assessments across your organization.
FMEA Template Features
- Severity, Occurrence, and Detection ratings on 1-to-10 scale
- Auto-calculated Risk Priority Numbers before and after actions
- Color-coded conditional formatting for risk tiers from low to critical
- Validated dropdown lists for consistent scoring
- Companion Rating Scales reference sheet
How to Use This FMEA Template in Excel
- 1
Log failure modes
Enter potential failure modes with their effects and root causes in the main FMEA sheet.
- 2
Rate risk factors
Assign Severity, Occurrence, and Detection scores on a 1-to-10 scale using dropdown lists.
- 3
Review risk priorities
Check auto-calculated RPN values and color-coded risk tiers to identify critical items.
- 4
Track corrective actions
Enter actions taken and re-rate to see before-and-after RPN comparison.
FMEA Template FAQ
- What is a Risk Priority Number (RPN)?
- RPN is calculated by multiplying Severity, Occurrence, and Detection scores (each rated 1-10). Higher RPNs indicate greater risk and priority for corrective action.
- Does the template include scoring guidance?
- Yes, a companion Rating Scales reference sheet provides standardized definitions for each Severity, Occurrence, and Detection level to ensure consistent scoring.
- Can I compare risk before and after corrective actions?
- Yes, the template calculates RPN values both before and after corrective actions, enabling clear before-and-after risk comparison.
