How To Calculate Capacity In Agile

Agile Capacity Formula:

\[ Capacity = Team\ Size \times Hours\ per\ Day \times Days\ per\ Sprint \times Velocity\ Factor \]

Team Size (people):

people

Hours per Day (h):

hours

Days per Sprint (days):

days

Velocity Factor (points/h):

points/hour

Capacity (points):

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1. What is Agile Capacity Calculation?

Agile capacity calculation helps teams estimate how much work they can complete during a sprint. It considers team size, available hours, sprint duration, and the team's velocity to provide realistic planning estimates for agile projects.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the agile capacity formula:

\[ Capacity = Team\ Size \times Hours\ per\ Day \times Days\ per\ Sprint \times Velocity\ Factor \]

Where:

\( Team\ Size \) — Number of team members working on the sprint
\( Hours\ per\ Day \) — Average productive hours per team member per day
\( Days\ per\ Sprint \) — Total number of working days in the sprint
\( Velocity\ Factor \) — Team's historical velocity in story points per hour

Explanation: This formula provides a comprehensive view of the team's available capacity by accounting for all key factors that influence productivity in agile environments.

3. Importance of Capacity Planning

Details: Accurate capacity planning prevents overcommitment, helps set realistic sprint goals, improves team morale, and ensures sustainable pace in agile development.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter team size as whole numbers, hours per day typically range from 6-8 for productive work, sprint days exclude weekends/holidays, and velocity factor should be based on historical team performance.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a typical velocity factor?
A: Velocity factors typically range from 0.5 to 2.0 points per hour, depending on team experience, project complexity, and definition of done.

Q2: How do I calculate our team's velocity factor?
A: Divide completed story points by total team hours from previous sprints. Track 3-5 sprints for accurate baseline.

Q3: Should we include all team members in capacity?
A: Include only members contributing to sprint work. Exclude those on leave, training, or supporting other projects.

Q4: How does capacity differ from velocity?
A: Capacity is planned availability, velocity is actual output. Capacity helps plan, velocity validates and improves future planning.

Q5: What about meetings and non-development time?
A: Account for this in "Hours per Day" - use productive hours after subtracting meetings, emails, and other overhead.