Asana's custom fields and formulas feature allows users to automate tasks and streamline workflows, significantly boosting productivity. This guide explores the top 10 Asana formulas that can help you maximize efficiency and achieve your goals. If you want to start with our Asana shortcuts, that's a great place too.
Calculate the number of days left until a task is due using the formula:
DUE_DATE - TODAY()
This helps prioritize tasks based on urgency.
Track task completion percentage with:
COMPLETED_SUBTASKS / TOTAL_SUBTASKS * 100
This formula provides a clear overview of task progress.
Monitor budget utilization with:
BUDGET_SPENT / TOTAL_BUDGET * 100
Ensure your projects stay within financial limits.
Calculate time spent using:
TIME_LOGGED
This helps analyze the efficiency of task completion.
Estimate effort required with:
ESTIMATED_HOURS
Plan resources and timelines effectively.
Assign priority scores with:
IMPACT * EFFORT
Focus on high-impact, low-effort tasks first.
Identify old tasks with:
TODAY() - CREATION_DATE
Address tasks that have been pending for too long.
Balance team workload using:
ASSIGNED_TASKS / TEAM_MEMBERS
Distribute tasks evenly among team members.
Measure goal progress with:
ACHIEVED_GOALS / TOTAL_GOALS * 100
Track overall success rates.
Sum custom field values using:
SUM(CUSTOM_FIELD)
Aggregate data for comprehensive insights.
By implementing these formulas, you can automate tasks, streamline workflows, and significantly boost your productivity in Asana. For more detailed information on using formulas and custom fields in Asana, visit the Asana Guide on Custom Fields.