Latest Finish Time Formula

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Latest Finish Time is the latest time at which the activity can be completed without delaying the project. Check FAQs
LFT=TF0+EFT
LFT - Latest Finish Time?TF0 - Total Float?EFT - Earliest Finish Time?

Latest Finish Time Example

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Here is how the Latest Finish Time equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Latest Finish Time equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Latest Finish Time equation looks like.

50Edit=24Edit+26Edit
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Latest Finish Time Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Latest Finish Time?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
LFT=TF0+EFT
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LFT=24d+26d
Next Step Convert Units
LFT=2.1E+6s+2.2E+6s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LFT=2.1E+6+2.2E+6
Next Step Evaluate
LFT=4320000s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
LFT=50d

Latest Finish Time Formula Elements

Variables
Latest Finish Time
Latest Finish Time is the latest time at which the activity can be completed without delaying the project.
Symbol: LFT
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Float
Total float is the period by which an activity can shift its timing without affecting the relevant schedule completion date.
Symbol: TF0
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Earliest Finish Time
Earliest Finish Time is the time of an activity that occurs if the activity starts at the earliest start time and takes an estimated time t to complete the activity.
Symbol: EFT
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Critical Path Method category

​Go Total Float in CPM
TF0=LFT-EFT
​Go Free Float used in CPM
FF0=TF0-S
​Go Independent Float used in CPM
IF0=FF0-S
​Go Interfering Float
IF=TF0-FF0

How to Evaluate Latest Finish Time?

Latest Finish Time evaluator uses Latest Finish Time = Total Float+Earliest Finish Time to evaluate the Latest Finish Time, The Latest Finish Time formula is defined as the maximum allowable completion time for a task within a project schedule, considering dependencies. Latest Finish Time is denoted by LFT symbol.

How to evaluate Latest Finish Time using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Latest Finish Time, enter Total Float (TF0) & Earliest Finish Time (EFT) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Latest Finish Time

What is the formula to find Latest Finish Time?
The formula of Latest Finish Time is expressed as Latest Finish Time = Total Float+Earliest Finish Time. Here is an example- 0.000579 = 2073600+2246400.
How to calculate Latest Finish Time?
With Total Float (TF0) & Earliest Finish Time (EFT) we can find Latest Finish Time using the formula - Latest Finish Time = Total Float+Earliest Finish Time.
Can the Latest Finish Time be negative?
Yes, the Latest Finish Time, measured in Time can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Latest Finish Time?
Latest Finish Time is usually measured using the Day[d] for Time. Second[d], Millisecond[d], Microsecond[d] are the few other units in which Latest Finish Time can be measured.
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