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Slack of an Event in a network is the difference between the latest event time and the earliest event time at its terminal point or node. Check FAQs
S=FF0-IF0
S - Slack of an Event?FF0 - Free Float?IF0 - Independent Float?

Slack of Event given Independent Float Example

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Here is how the Slack of Event given Independent Float equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Slack of Event given Independent Float equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Slack of Event given Independent Float equation looks like.

6Edit=18Edit-12Edit
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Slack of Event given Independent Float Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Slack of Event given Independent Float?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
S=FF0-IF0
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
S=18d-12d
Next Step Convert Units
S=1.6E+6s-1E+6s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
S=1.6E+6-1E+6
Next Step Evaluate
S=518400s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
S=6d

Slack of Event given Independent Float Formula Elements

Variables
Slack of an Event
Slack of an Event in a network is the difference between the latest event time and the earliest event time at its terminal point or node.
Symbol: S
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Free Float
Free Float is the period by which an activity can shift in its timing without affecting the early start of any succeeding activity or event.
Symbol: FF0
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Independent Float
Independent Float is that portion of the total float within which an activity can be delayed to start without affecting the float of the preceding activities.
Symbol: IF0
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Slack of an Event

​Go Slack of Event in CPM
S=TF0-FF0

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 Slack of Event given Independent Float?

Slack of Event given Independent Float evaluator uses Slack of an Event = Free Float-Independent Float to evaluate the Slack of an Event, The Slack of Event given Independent Float formula is defined as the amount of time it can be delayed without affecting the project schedule, considering independent float. Slack of an Event is denoted by S symbol.

How to evaluate Slack of Event given Independent Float using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Slack of Event given Independent Float, enter Free Float (FF0) & Independent Float (IF0) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Slack of Event given Independent Float

What is the formula to find Slack of Event given Independent Float?
The formula of Slack of Event given Independent Float is expressed as Slack of an Event = Free Float-Independent Float. Here is an example- 6.9E-5 = 1555200-1036800.
How to calculate Slack of Event given Independent Float?
With Free Float (FF0) & Independent Float (IF0) we can find Slack of Event given Independent Float using the formula - Slack of an Event = Free Float-Independent Float.
What are the other ways to Calculate Slack of an Event?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Slack of an Event-
  • Slack of an Event=Total Float-Free FloatOpenImg
Can the Slack of Event given Independent Float be negative?
No, the Slack of Event given Independent Float, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Slack of Event given Independent Float?
Slack of Event given Independent Float is usually measured using the Day[d] for Time. Second[d], Millisecond[d], Microsecond[d] are the few other units in which Slack of Event given Independent Float can be measured.
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