Understanding how to calculate man days efficiently is crucial for project management. Man days, a measure of work effort, represent one person’s work output in a single day.
Calculate man days with this simple formula:
- Determine total hours required for the task.
- Divide total hours by daily working hours per person.
For example, for a task requiring 80 hours of work with an 8-hour workday:
| Task Hours | Daily Work Hours | Man Days |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | 8 | 10 |
Result: 80/8 = 10 man days. Efficient calculation helps optimize resource allocation and project timelines.