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Calculate schedule variance from earned value and planned value.
Methodology note. Formulas are based on established Earned Value Management terminology. Core references include Project Management Institute (PMI) educational resources and U.S. Department of Energy EVM guidance. Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Read methodology · View sources
Schedule Variance formula
SV = EV − PVPositive SV is favorable in earned-value terms; negative SV indicates earned progress is behind plan at the status date.
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