Function Point Calculator
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Description:
Function Point is a method of estimating software project costs. By making simple estimates of the software you or your team plan to develop, the number of function points for your project can be determined. Using these function points, software developers can estimate various costs such as the cost in time to develop the software, or estimate the number of lines of code it will take to develop the software in question.

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This software calculates simple function points. There are other more complex function point methods that are used primarily by engineering software developers. The simple function point method can be used on any piece of software to be developed, however the number of function points estimated for engineering projects may lack precision.

You will be asked to provide simple estimates of the software you plan to develop. It is suggested that you or your team discuss the design of your project before attempting to use this calculator.

Uses of Function Point:

Function points are used to estimate many different costs in developing a particular piece of software. Some estimates may include the following:

  • Number of Errors per Function Point
  • Cost in Dollars per Function Point
  • Number of pages of Documentation per Function Point
  • Number of Person-Months per Function Point

    • These estimates will vary based upon the language that you or your team choose to develop your software with.