---
title: "Add formula to calculation group"
slug: "add-formula-to-calculation-group"
tags: ["Task", "Project Control Suite", "PCS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T08:34:48Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:45:57Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/add-formula-to-calculation-group"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.staedean.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add formula to calculation group

To each calculation group, you can add formulas to calculate the quantities on estimate lines. You can add formulas for these transaction types:

- Hour
- Expense
- Item
- Equipment

For each transaction type, you can add several formulas.

In a formula, you can use:

- The variables as defined for the calculation group. Put each variable in square brackets: [variable].
- These symbols: + - / * ()

### Steps

1. Go to **Project management and accounting** > **Setup** > **Advanced project management** > **Calculation groups**.
2. Click **Edit**.
3. Expand the **Formulas** section.
4. Click **Add**.
5. In the **Transaction type** field, select an option.
6. In the **Formula** field, type a value.
7. In the **Name** field, type a value.
8. In the list, find and select the desired record.
9. Click **Test formula**.
10. Click **OK**.