Calculating Duration (showing overages by number of days)

tim.curtin

Hello,

I am trying to run a duration formula based on the start and end dates on a project and the estimated dates. The estimate dates are how long we think the project will take, the start and end are the actual dates for the projects life. I also need to factor in a break down of each month, so in other words duration with overages for the month of January 2023, February 2023, etc.

Any guidance is greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

Tim

Ipshita

Hi @tim.curtin

I am assuming you have columns for -

1) Start Date

2) End Date

3) Target End Date (this is your estimated project completion date)

Now, your duration formula for calculating project timelines would be -

1) Target End Date - Start Date = Estimated days for project completion

2) End Date - Start Date = Actual days for project completion

I am adding some formula examples below for your help.

If you need to factor in working days for each month, that excludes the weekends - try using the NETWORKDAYS formula from the below chart or use NETDAYS if you don't need to exclude weekends -

Hope this helps! Let me know if you are able to get your desired results.

Cheers!

Ipshita