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Earned Value Management Calculator

Calculate project performance metrics including CPI, SPI, EAC, and variance analysis

About this calculator

The Earned Value Management Calculator helps project managers evaluate project performance by calculating critical metrics like Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Estimate at Completion (EAC), and variance analysis. This powerful tool provides real-time insights into whether your project is on track, over budget, or behind schedule. By analyzing the relationship between planned work, actual work completed, and costs incurred, you can make data-driven decisions to optimize project outcomes and identify potential issues before they become critical problems.

How to use

Enter your project's Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC) into the calculator. The tool will automatically compute performance indices, variances, and completion estimates. Review the results to assess cost efficiency, schedule performance, and projected final costs for informed project management decisions.

Frequently asked questions

What does a CPI less than 1.0 indicate?

A CPI below 1.0 means your project is over budget, spending more than planned for the work completed.

How is Schedule Performance Index (SPI) calculated?

SPI is calculated by dividing Earned Value (EV) by Planned Value (PV), indicating schedule efficiency.

What is Estimate at Completion (EAC) used for?

EAC predicts the total project cost at completion based on current performance trends and remaining work.