What-If Analysis Calculator

Analyze multiple project scenarios, assess risks, and make data-driven decisions with comprehensive scenario planning

Baseline Scenario

Duration (days)

Budget ($)

Team Size

Scope (%)

Quality (%)

Risk Level (%)

Alternative Scenarios

Best Case

Optimistic scenario with better efficiency

30% chance

Duration: 160 days

Budget: $85,000

ROI: 32.4%

Quality: 100%

Risk: 10%

Success: 100%

-20d

-15%

+2t

+5%

-10%

Worst Case

Pessimistic scenario with major delays

20% chance

Duration: 220 days

Budget: $135,000

ROI: -38.2%

Quality: 85%

Risk: 45%

Success: 100%

+40d

+35%

-2t

+20%

-10%

+25%

Add New Scenario

Scenario Name

Probability (%)

Description

Duration Change

Budget Change %

Team Size Change

Scope Change %

Quality Change

Risk Change

Understanding What-If Analysis

Key Components

•Baseline Scenario: Your current project plan and assumptions
•Alternative Scenarios: Different potential outcomes based on changes
•Probability Weighting: Likelihood of each scenario occurring
•Weighted Average: Expected value based on all scenarios

Best Practices

•Include optimistic, pessimistic, and realistic scenarios
•Assign realistic probabilities based on historical data
•Consider multiple factors: duration, cost, quality, risk
•Regularly update scenarios as project conditions change