Understanding Percent Complete
How we calculate. % complete = earned/physical progress ÷ planned quantity × 100. The form uses the same arithmetic as the worked examples on this page. See our methodology and accuracy policy.
Real-world scenario: A typical Percent Complete case uses progress achieved 7500 and planned quantity 10000. Enter the same figures below to reproduce the worked path.
What is Percent Complete?
A field progress KPI. Distinct from earned-value SPI on the Professional hub—this page is simple quantity or physical % complete.
- Same UOM for progress and planned
- Freeze the planned quantity
- Cross-link SPI/CPI for EV analytics
The Formula
Worked Example
Common Use Cases
- Daily reports: activity progress
- Owner updates: physical % done
- Pay apps: quantity-based complete
Pro Tips
- Don’t mix cost % and physical %
- Watch scope changes
- See Professional SPI for EV
Limitations: Percent Complete results are educational construction planning aids—not engineering, safety, legal, or cost-estimating advice. Confirm definitions with your project controls, safety, and contract documents. For earned-value SPI/CPI see the Professional hub.
FAQ
Same as SPI?
No. SPI uses earned vs planned value. This tool is a simple progress÷planned quantity percent.
What if planned quantity is 0?
Percent complete is undefined—enter a positive planned quantity.
Authoritative References
For construction project controls and safety rate concepts, consult: