EVM Calculator
Calculate Earned Value Management metrics for project performance analysis
Quick Examples:
Total planned project budget
Budgeted cost of work scheduled to date
Budgeted cost of work actually completed
Actual cost incurred to date
Project Status
Cost Performance Index (CPI)
Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
Cost Variance
Schedule Variance
Estimate at Completion
Variance at Completion
Complete EVM Metrics
| Metric | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| CPI | ||
| SPI | ||
| CV (Cost Variance) | ||
| SV (Schedule Variance) | ||
| EAC (Estimate at Completion) | Predicted total project cost | |
| ETC (Estimate to Complete) | Cost to finish remaining work | |
| VAC (Variance at Completion) | ||
| TCPI (To Complete Performance Index) |
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About EVM Calculator
What is Earned Value Management (EVM)?
Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project management methodology that integrates scope, schedule, and cost to objectively measure project performance and progress. It provides early warning signals of cost and schedule problems.
Core EVM Inputs
| Input | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BAC | Budget at Completion | Total planned budget for the project |
| PV | Planned Value | Budgeted cost of work scheduled to date |
| EV | Earned Value | Budgeted cost of work actually performed |
| AC | Actual Cost | Actual cost incurred for work performed |
Key EVM Formulas
Performance Indices
Cost Performance Index (CPI)
CPI = EV / AC
- CPI > 1: Under budget
- CPI = 1: On budget
- CPI < 1: Over budget
Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
SPI = EV / PV
- SPI > 1: Ahead of schedule
- SPI = 1: On schedule
- SPI < 1: Behind schedule
Variances
Cost Variance (CV)
CV = EV - AC
- CV > 0: Under budget
- CV < 0: Over budget
Schedule Variance (SV)
SV = EV - PV
- SV > 0: Ahead of schedule
- SV < 0: Behind schedule
Forecasting
Estimate at Completion (EAC)
EAC = BAC / CPI
Predicts total project cost based on current performance.
Estimate to Complete (ETC)
ETC = EAC - AC
Estimated cost to finish remaining work.
Variance at Completion (VAC)
VAC = BAC - EAC
Expected cost variance at project end.
To Complete Performance Index (TCPI)
TCPI = (BAC - EV) / (BAC - AC)
CPI needed on remaining work to meet BAC.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your Budget at Completion (BAC) - total project budget
- Enter your Planned Value (PV) - what you planned to spend by now
- Enter your Earned Value (EV) - value of work actually completed
- Enter your Actual Cost (AC) - what you've actually spent
- View all calculated EVM metrics instantly
EVM Performance Categories
| Status | CPI & SPI Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | Both ≥ 1.1 | Under budget and ahead of schedule |
| Good | Both 1.0 - 1.1 | On track with minor variations |
| At Risk | Either 0.9 - 1.0 | Minor cost or schedule concerns |
| Critical | Either < 0.9 | Significant overrun or delay |
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use EVM?
EVM is most valuable for large, complex projects where cost and schedule tracking are critical. It's widely used in construction, defense, IT, and engineering projects.
What does a CPI of 0.8 mean?
A CPI of 0.8 means for every $1 spent, you're only getting $0.80 of planned work done. This indicates a 20% cost overrun.
How accurate is EAC?
EAC accuracy depends on the assumption that current performance trends will continue. For volatile projects, consider using multiple EAC formulas.
Note: This calculator provides estimates for project analysis and planning. Actual project outcomes may vary based on changing conditions and risk factors.
Quick Reference
✅ Healthy Indicators
- • CPI ≥ 1.0 (On/Under budget)
- • SPI ≥ 1.0 (On/Ahead of schedule)
- • CV ≥ 0 (Positive cost variance)
- • SV ≥ 0 (Positive schedule variance)
⚠️ Warning Signs
- • CPI < 0.9 (Significant cost overrun)
- • SPI < 0.9 (Significant delay)
- • TCPI > 1.1 (Recovery may be difficult)
- • Declining trends in indices