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The document explains different types of float or slack in the Critical Path Method (CPM), including total float, free float, independent float, project float, negative float, and zero float. Each type is defined with its formula and implications for project scheduling. Understanding these concepts is essential for effective project management and scheduling.

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different types of float in cpm

The document explains different types of float or slack in the Critical Path Method (CPM), including total float, free float, independent float, project float, negative float, and zero float. Each type is defined with its formula and implications for project scheduling. Understanding these concepts is essential for effective project management and scheduling.

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In Critical Path Method (CPM), you encounter different types of "float" or "slack", including total

float, free float, independent float, and project float. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Here's a breakdown: [2, 5, 6, 7]


●​ Total Float (Total Slack): This is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without
delaying the overall project completion date. [2, 5, 6, 7, 8]
○​ It's the difference between the latest finish time (LF) and the earliest finish time (EF)
or the latest start time (LS) and the earliest start time (ES). [7, 9]
○​ Formula: Total Float = LF - EF or LS - ES. [7, 9]
​

●​ Free Float (Free Slack): This is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without
delaying any succeeding activity on the schedule or their early start. [3, 5, 6]
○​ It's the difference between the earliest start of its successor and the earliest finish of
the activity. [3, 5]
○​ Formula: Free Float = Lowest ES of successors – EF [9]
​

●​ Independent Float: This is the amount of time that one activity can be delayed without
affecting the early start times of any other activity, either preceding or succeeding it. [3, 8,
10, 11]
●​ Project Float: This refers to the total amount of time an entire project can be delayed
without impacting the company or client. [4]
●​ Negative Float (Negative Slack): Occurs when an activity's early finish time is later than
its late finish time, indicating a project delay. [12, 13]
●​ Zero Float: When there is no time between activities, such activities are considered
critical. [14]

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[2] https://plaky.com/learn/project-management/float-in-project-management/
[3] https://testbook.com/question-answer/a-float-or-slack-in-a-critical-path-method-cpm--5fca344
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[4] https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/project-management-float
[5] https://pmvidya.com/blog/float-types-free-float-total-float-project-float/
[6] https://clickup.com/blog/float-project-management/
[7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_path_method
[8] https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/how-do-you-identify-manage-critical-path
[9] https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/basics-cpm-scheduling-software-axon-8170
[10] https://www.primanedacademy.com/en/two-two-types-of-float/
[11] https://lucidspark.com/blog/float-project-management
[12] https://www.long-intl.com/articles/glossary-of-terminology/
[13] https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/negative-float-negative-slack
[14] https://kitchen.co/blog/float-project-management/

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