Task Completion Percentage Calculator
The Simplest Status Metric Is Still the Most Reported One
Underneath every status dashboard, burndown chart, and stand-up update sits one plain ratio: how many tasks are actually done versus how many were planned. It's not a sophisticated metric, but it's the one number every stakeholder understands instantly, and it's worth getting precisely right rather than eyeballed.
The Formula
Task Completion % = (Completed Tasks / Total Tasks) × 100
Where This Is Useful
- Stand-up and status updates — a single percentage summarizes progress faster than listing every task individually.
- Milestone tracking — compare completion percentage against the percentage of time or budget elapsed to see if the project is pacing correctly.
- Reporting to non-technical stakeholders — completion percentage translates across teams and disciplines in a way that story points or hours don't.
Worked Example
| Completed tasks | Total tasks | Completion % |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 40 | 85% |
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Completed Tasks — the number of tasks finished so far.
- Enter Total Tasks — the full task count for the project or phase.
- Select Calculate to get the completion percentage.
Related Calculations
For teams tracking story points instead of task counts, see the Sprint Velocity Calculator. To check spend against progress, use the Earned Value Calculator.