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Total float is the period by which an activity can shift its timing without affecting the relevant schedule completion date. Check FAQs
TF0=FF0+S
TF0 - Total Float?FF0 - Free Float?S - Slack of an Event?

Total Float given Free Float Example

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Here is how the Total Float given Free Float equation looks like with Values.

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Here is how the Total Float given Free Float equation looks like.

24Edit=18Edit+6Edit
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Total Float given Free Float Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Total Float given Free Float?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
TF0=FF0+S
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
TF0=18d+6d
Next Step Convert Units
TF0=1.6E+6s+518400s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
TF0=1.6E+6+518400
Next Step Evaluate
TF0=2073600s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
TF0=24d

Total Float given Free Float Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Total Float

​Go Total Float in CPM
TF0=LFT-EFT

Other formulas in Critical Path Method category

​Go Free Float used in CPM
FF0=TF0-S
​Go Independent Float used in CPM
IF0=FF0-S
​Go Interfering Float
IF=TF0-FF0
​Go Slack of Event in CPM
S=TF0-FF0

How to Evaluate Total Float given Free Float?

Total Float given Free Float evaluator uses Total Float = Free Float+Slack of an Event to evaluate the Total Float, The Total Float given Free Float formula is defined as the maximum allowable delay in a project activity, while Free Float is the delay without impacting successor activities. Total Float is denoted by TF0 symbol.

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

FAQs on Total Float given Free Float

What is the formula to find Total Float given Free Float?
The formula of Total Float given Free Float is expressed as Total Float = Free Float+Slack of an Event. Here is an example- 0.000278 = 1555200+518400.
How to calculate Total Float given Free Float?
With Free Float (FF0) & Slack of an Event (S) we can find Total Float given Free Float using the formula - Total Float = Free Float+Slack of an Event.
What are the other ways to Calculate Total Float?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Total Float-
  • Total Float=Latest Finish Time-Earliest Finish TimeOpenImg
Can the Total Float given Free Float be negative?
Yes, the Total Float given Free Float, measured in Time can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Float given Free Float?
Total Float given Free Float is usually measured using the Day[d] for Time. Second[d], Millisecond[d], Microsecond[d] are the few other units in which Total Float given Free Float can be measured.
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