Enter the task complexity, expertise required, and expected time to complete a task into the calculator to determine the difficulty index. This index helps in assessing the overall challenge involved in accomplishing a task.
Difficulty Index Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the difficulty index.
DI = (TC + ER) * TE
Variables:
- DI is the difficulty index
- TC is the task complexity (rated from 1 to 10)
- ER is the expertise required (rated from 1 to 10)
- TE is the time expected to complete the task (hours)
To calculate the difficulty index, add the task complexity and expertise required, then multiply the sum by the expected time to complete the task.
What is a Difficulty Index?
The difficulty index is a numerical value that represents the challenge level of a task based on its complexity, the expertise required to complete it, and the expected time to finish the task. It is a useful metric for project managers and teams to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively.
How to Calculate Difficulty Index?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Difficulty Index.
- First, rate the task complexity (TC) on a scale from 1 to 10.
- Next, rate the expertise required (ER) on a scale from 1 to 10.
- Then, determine the expected time to complete the task (TE) in hours.
- Use the formula DI = (TC + ER) * TE to calculate the Difficulty Index (DI).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Task Complexity (TC) = 7
Expertise Required (ER) = 8
Time Expected (TE) = 5 hours
