Percent Delay Calculator
Running behind schedule? It happens to the best of us. Use our percent delay calculator to instantly figure out exactly how much that setback is impacting your overall timeline.
Visualize your timeline impact
Understanding Percent Delay
Whether you're managing a construction project, planning a road trip, or just trying to get your homework done, delays are a part of life. But "2 hours late" means something very different on a 4-hour task versus a 40-hour project.
That's where the percent delay calculator comes in handy. It gives you context.
How It Works
The math is pretty straightforward, but who wants to do math when they're already stressed about being late?
Percent Delay = (Delay Duration / Planned Duration) × 100
For example, if you planned a 10-day sprint and you're delayed by 2 days:(2 / 10) × 100 = 20%
You're 20% behind schedule. Knowing this number is crucial for project managers to communicate risk to stakeholders. A 5% delay might be absorbable; a 20% delay usually requires a change in plan.
Real World Examples
- Construction: A week of rain delays a 3-month build. Is it a disaster or a hiccup?
- Logistics: A delivery truck is stuck in traffic for 30 minutes on a 5-hour route.
- Software Development: A feature takes 3 extra days in a 2-week sprint.
Use our tool to get the hard numbers you need to make better decisions.