# How Project Progress Is Calculated in NIZU

> In NIZU, the project progress bar provides a visual representation of how far a project has advanced not just by the number of tasks completed, but by the value and complexity of those tasks. This en…

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In **NIZU**, the **project progress bar** provides a visual representation of how far a project has advanced not just by the number of tasks completed, but by the **value and complexity** of those tasks. This ensures a more accurate picture of progress, especially when tasks carry different weights.

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#### **How It Works**

Each task in a project is assigned a **point value**, reflecting its complexity or importance.

- The default point range is **1 to 5**.
- You can customize this range in:

**Settings > Setup > Task Settings > Task Point Range**.

The **progress percentage** is then calculated using the total points from **completed tasks** divided by the **total task points** in the project:

> **Project Progress (%) = (Completed Task Points ÷ Total Task Points) × 100**

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#### **Example**

Here’s how a project’s progress would be calculated:

| **Task** | **Points** | **Status** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Task 1 | 1 | ✅ Completed |
| Task 2 | 1 | ❌ Not Completed |
| Task 3 | 4 | ✅ Completed |
| Task 4 | 3 | ❌ Not Completed |
| Task 5 | 1 | ❌ Not Completed |

- **Total Points:** 1 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 = **10**
- **Completed Points:** Task 1 (1) + Task 3 (4) = **5**

**Progress = (5 ÷ 10) × 100 = 50%**

The project progress bar will display **50% completion**.

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#### **Why This Matters**

By calculating progress based on **task weight**, teams get a more meaningful insight into real project advancement ensuring efforts are focused where they matter most.