Team Velocity Calculator
Calculate team velocity for sprint planning
About this calculator
The Team Velocity Calculator helps Agile teams measure their average work completion rate across multiple sprints, providing crucial data for accurate sprint planning and capacity forecasting. By analyzing historical sprint performance, teams can predict how much work they can realistically commit to in upcoming sprints. This tool enables better project timeline estimation, resource allocation, and helps teams identify trends in their productivity over time, leading to more reliable delivery commitments and improved sprint planning accuracy.
How to use
Enter your team's completed story points or tasks from previous sprints into the calculator. Input data from at least 3-5 recent sprints for accurate results. The calculator will compute your average velocity, which represents your team's typical work capacity per sprint for future planning purposes.
Frequently asked questions
How many sprints should I include for accurate velocity calculation?
Use at least 3-5 recent sprints for reliable results. More sprints provide better accuracy, but focus on recent performance that reflects your current team composition and working conditions.
Should I include incomplete or disrupted sprints in velocity calculations?
Include all sprints for transparency, but note any disruptions. You can calculate both overall velocity and 'clean sprint' velocity to understand different planning scenarios and capacity variations.
How often should I recalculate team velocity?
Recalculate velocity after each sprint to maintain current data. However, use rolling averages and avoid making drastic planning changes based on single sprint variations or temporary fluctuations.