Schedule Variance (SV) Calculator
Use this Schedule Variance (SV) Calculator to determine whether your project is ahead or behind schedule using Earned Value (EV) and Planned Value (PV).
SV Calculator
Formula used
The Schedule Variance (SV) formula is: SV = EV − PV
- SV > 0 → Ahead of schedule ✅
- SV < 0 → Behind schedule ⚠️
- SV = 0 → On schedule
When is SV useful?
SV helps project managers evaluate schedule performance. It shows how much ahead or behind schedule your project is in dollar terms — based on earned value management (EVM).