June 2006
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The total float of an activity represents the amount of time by which an activity can be delayed without delaying the project completion date. In other words, it refers to the amount of free time associated with an activity which can be used before, during or after the performance of this activity. Total float is the positive difference between the earliest finish time and the latest finish time, or the positive difference between the earliest start time and the latest start time of an activity depending upon which way it is defined.
Thus, total float for an activity can be calculated as follows:
Total Float = Latest Start Time – Earliest Start Time
OR
Total Float = Latest Finish Time – Earliest Finish Time
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