PERT Estimated Time Formula

Whenever you’re in doubt whether that GANTT chart reflects accurately a task’s duration, here’s a formula that takes you one level above guestimation. Enter PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) Estimated Time Formula:

shortest time + 4 x likely time + longest time
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If you’re into the theory behind this formula, check Wikipedia or this link.

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