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Free PMP EVM Calculator (2026 Exam)

Enter your project values to compute all standard EVM metrics instantly. Visual gauges, all 4 EAC variants, and inline PMP exam tips.

Project Inputs

Enter at least one value to see results. All fields use dollar amounts.

Enter your project values on the left to see EVM metrics, gauges, and charts.

EVM Formula Reference

Cost Variance (CV)EV - ACPositive = under budget
Schedule Variance (SV)EV - PVPositive = ahead of schedule
Cost Performance Index (CPI)EV / ACValue per dollar spent (>1 = favorable)
Schedule Performance Index (SPI)EV / PVWork completed vs planned (>1 = ahead)
EAC (Typical)BAC / CPIForecast if current cost trend continues
EAC (Atypical)AC + (BAC - EV)Forecast if variance was one-time
EAC (CPI x SPI)AC + (BAC - EV) / (CPI x SPI)Forecast with both cost and schedule factors
ETCEAC - ACHow much more money is needed to finish
VACBAC - EACExpected budget surplus or deficit at end
TCPI (BAC)(BAC - EV) / (BAC - AC)Required efficiency to meet original budget

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earned Value Management (EVM)?

EVM combines scope, schedule, and cost to measure project performance objectively. It uses three core values — Planned Value, Earned Value, and Actual Cost — to produce variance and index metrics that show whether the project is on track.

How many EVM questions are on the 2026 PMP exam?

EVM lives in the Process domain, which weights 41% of the 2026 PMP exam. Expect several calculation or interpretation questions covering CV, SV, CPI, SPI, EAC, and TCPI.

What are the three core EVM values (PV, EV, AC)?

Planned Value (PV) is the budgeted cost of work scheduled to be done by a given date. Earned Value (EV) is the budgeted cost of work actually completed. Actual Cost (AC) is what you have spent so far on that work.

What does a CPI greater than 1.0 mean?

You are under budget. CPI = EV / AC, so a value above 1.0 means you earned more value than the cost incurred. A CPI below 1.0 means you spent more than the value delivered.

What is the difference between EAC and ETC?

EAC (Estimate at Completion) is the projected total cost of the project. ETC (Estimate to Complete) is the cost from today through finish. The relationship is ETC = EAC − AC.

When should I use TCPI?

Use the To-Complete Performance Index to determine the cost efficiency the team must hit on remaining work to land within the original budget (TCPI based on BAC) or within a revised forecast (TCPI based on EAC).

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