Equivalent Units Method
EVM Terms
Reviewed by forProject Technology - updated Sep 2026
Quick definition: The Equivalent Units Method is a less common name for the Units Complete Method.
Equivalent Units and Units Complete are used interchangeably, though Units Complete is the more common term. See the Units Complete Method entry for how the method works and where it applies.
What this means for you
Because it's based on a simple, countable ratio, the Equivalent Units Method removes subjectivity from progress measurement — there's little room to argue about whether 40 of 100 units are actually done.
Also known as
Units Complete Method
Used in
Earned Value calculations from units completed against total units to be completed
See also
FAQ
How is the Equivalent Units Method different from the Units Complete Method?
It isn't. Equivalent Units and Units Complete are two names for the same EV Method.
What kind of work typically uses the Equivalent Units Method?
Work made up of a number of essentially equivalent units, such as tests to be performed, parts to be produced, inspections to complete, or installations to complete.
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