Decision Matrix Calculator

Compare two options across up to 5 weighted criteria to make better decisions using a structured scoring approach.

Option A score

65/100

Option B score

64.3/100

Inputs

Criterion 1 weight

Criterion 2 weight

Criterion 3 weight

Criterion 4 weight

Criterion 5 weight

Option A - Criterion 1

Option A - Criterion 2

Option A - Criterion 3

Option A - Criterion 4

Option A - Criterion 5

Option B - Criterion 1

Option B - Criterion 2

Option B - Criterion 3

Option B - Criterion 4

Option B - Criterion 5

Comparison

Score gap

0.7 pts

Absolute difference between the two options.

Decision confidence

How clear-cut the decision is. Higher = more decisive.

Recommended option

1 = Option A wins, 2 = Option B wins, 0 = tie.

Results Overview

How to Use This Calculator

Enter weights (1–10) for each decision criterion based on its importance.
Score each option against every criterion (1–10 scale).
Review the weighted scores for Option A vs. Option B across all criteria.
The option with the highest Total Weighted Score is the data-driven recommendation.
Adjust criterion weights to test how changing your priorities affects the outcome.

How the result changes with Option A - Criterion 1

Option A - Criterion 1	Option A score	Option B score
1.9	51.4/100	64.3/100
4.15	57.4/100	64.3/100
6.85	64.6/100	64.3/100
9.1	70.6/100	64.3/100

What each input means

Criterion 1 weight: Importance of criterion 1 (1=low, 10=critical). Example: Cost.
Criterion 2 weight: Importance of criterion 2. Example: Quality.
Criterion 3 weight: Importance of criterion 3. Example: Convenience.
Criterion 4 weight: Importance of criterion 4. Example: Long-term value.
Criterion 5 weight: Importance of criterion 5. Example: Risk.
Option A - Criterion 1: How well Option A meets criterion 1 (1=poor, 10=excellent).
Option A - Criterion 2: How well Option A meets criterion 2.
Option A - Criterion 3: How well Option A meets criterion 3.
Option A - Criterion 4: How well Option A meets criterion 4.
Option A - Criterion 5: How well Option A meets criterion 5.
Option B - Criterion 1: How well Option B meets criterion 1.
Option B - Criterion 2: How well Option B meets criterion 2.
Option B - Criterion 3: How well Option B meets criterion 3.
Option B - Criterion 4: How well Option B meets criterion 4.
Option B - Criterion 5: How well Option B meets criterion 5.

What each result means

Option A score: Weighted score for Option A (0-100).
Option B score: Weighted score for Option B (0-100).
Score gap: Absolute difference between the two options.
Decision confidence: How clear-cut the decision is. Higher = more decisive.
Recommended option: 1 = Option A wins, 2 = Option B wins, 0 = tie.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Criterion 1 weight = 8, Criterion 2 weight = 7, Criterion 3 weight = 6, Criterion 4 weight = 5 = 15 input(s) provided
Calculate Option A score
Option A score = (weightedA / 10) * 100
65 = 65
Calculate Option B score
Option B score = (weightedB / 10) * 100
64.3 = 64.3
Calculate Score gap
Score gap = Math
0.7 = 0.7
Calculate Decision confidence
Decision confidence = min(100, abs(scoreDifference) / 10 * 100)
7 = 7

Engine last updated July 28, 2026.

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