Advanced Multi Criteria Decision Calculator

Rank choices with weighted scoring and transparent comparisons. Compare scenarios and reveal top options clearly. Use exports, charts, and examples for confident team decisions.

Calculator Inputs

Enter five criteria, five weights, and five options with ratings from 0 to 10. Higher ratings indicate better performance.

Criterion 1
Criterion 2
Criterion 3
Criterion 4
Criterion 5

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
Option E

Example Data Table

This example shows a simple decision between five project options using five weighted criteria.

Option Cost Efficiency Implementation Speed Expected Impact Risk Level Team Fit
Automation Upgrade 8 7 9 6 8
New Vendor Switch 7 9 8 7 7
Custom Internal Build 9 5 7 5 6
Process Redesign 6 8 8 8 9
Hybrid Rollout 8 6 7 9 8

Example Weights: Cost Efficiency 30, Implementation Speed 20, Expected Impact 25, Risk Level 10, Team Fit 15.

Formula Used

The calculator uses the weighted sum model. Each criterion weight is first normalized so all weights total 100%. Every option rating is multiplied by its normalized weight. The final score equals the sum of all weighted contributions.

Normalized Weight = Criterion Weight / Total Weight

Weighted Contribution = Option Rating × Normalized Weight

Final Decision Score = Sum of all weighted contributions

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter names for five evaluation criteria.
  2. Assign a weight to each criterion based on importance.
  3. Enter names for five alternatives or decision options.
  4. Rate each option from 0 to 10 for every criterion.
  5. Click the calculate button to generate ranked results.
  6. Review overall scores, contribution details, and the chart.
  7. Export the results as CSV or PDF for sharing.

FAQs

1. What does this calculator measure?

It compares several alternatives against weighted decision criteria. The calculator converts ratings and priorities into ranked scores, helping you choose the strongest option using a consistent and transparent method.

2. Why are weights normalized?

Normalization ensures the final calculation stays proportional, even when your weights do not total 100. This keeps the ranking fair and prevents accidental overstatement from raw weight totals.

3. What rating scale should I use?

Use 0 to 10, where higher values mean better performance. Keep the same interpretation across all options so your comparisons remain balanced and meaningful.

4. Can I use this for business decisions?

Yes. It works well for vendor selection, project prioritization, hiring comparisons, software evaluation, process changes, and other structured choices where several factors matter at once.

5. What does the strongest driver mean?

The strongest driver is the criterion contributing the most to a specific option’s final score. It shows which factor had the largest influence on that option’s ranking.

6. What if two options have similar scores?

A small gap suggests the decision is sensitive to assumptions. Review your ratings, test alternative weights, and examine qualitative factors before finalizing the choice.

7. Why export CSV or PDF?

CSV helps with spreadsheet analysis and audit trails. PDF is useful for meetings, approvals, documentation, and sharing a clean summary of your decision framework.

8. Is this better than choosing by instinct?

It is often more reliable for complex decisions because it documents assumptions, reduces bias, and clearly shows why one option outranks another.

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