?? Float (Slack) Calculation in PMP with Simple Language & Examples ?

Float, also known as Slack, tells you how much extra time a task can take before it delays the project or another task. It helps you manage your schedule by identifying flexibility in non-critical tasks.

?? Types of Float

1? Total Float: The amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the project's finish date.

2? Free Float: The amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the start of the next task.

?? Formula for Total Float

Total Float = Late Start (LS) - Early Start (ES) OR Total Float = Late Finish (LF) - Early Finish (EF)

??? Don’t worry—let's break it down with an example!

??? Example: Shed Project

Imagine these activities for building a shed:

1. Lay Foundation (F): 3 days ???
2. Build Frame (B): 4 days ?? (after Foundation)
3. Paint Shed (P): 1 day ?? (after Frame)

?? Calculating Float for Paint Shed (P):

• ES (Early Start): 7
• LS (Late Start): 9
• Float = LS - ES = 9 - 7 = 2 days

?? Meaning: You can delay "Paint Shed" by 2 days without delaying the project's overall timeline!

???♀? Key Takeaways with Emojis

• Critical Tasks: ?? Tasks with 0 Float—any delay here delays the project!
• Non-Critical Tasks: ?? Tasks with Float—these have flexibility!

?? Why Float is Important

Float helps you:

• Identify flexibility in your schedule ?
• Focus on critical tasks first ???
• Adjust tasks without affecting the overall timeline ?

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