1. What Is Team Capacity In Scrum?

Team capacity in Scrum represents the total amount of work a team can complete during a sprint, measured in story points. It helps teams plan realistic sprint goals and manage workload effectively.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the team capacity formula:

Where:

• \( Capacity \) — Team capacity in story points per sprint
• \( Available Hours \) — Total available working hours for the team during the sprint
• \( Velocity \) — Team's velocity in story points per hour

Explanation: This calculation helps teams determine how much work they can realistically commit to during a sprint based on their available time and historical performance.

3. Importance Of Team Capacity Calculation

Details: Accurate capacity planning prevents overcommitment, ensures sustainable pace, improves predictability, and helps teams deliver consistent value sprint over sprint.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter available hours (considering meetings, holidays, and other non-working time) and your team's historical velocity. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What factors affect team capacity?
A: Team size, individual availability, meetings, holidays, training time, and support activities all impact total available hours.

Q2: How is velocity calculated?
A: Velocity is typically calculated by dividing the number of story points completed in previous sprints by the actual hours worked.

Q3: Should capacity be adjusted for new teams?
A: Yes, new teams should start with conservative estimates and adjust as they establish consistent velocity patterns.

Q4: How often should capacity be recalculated?
A: Capacity should be reviewed and adjusted at the beginning of each sprint planning session based on current team composition and availability.

Q5: What if velocity varies significantly between sprints?
A: Use an average of the last 3-5 sprints for more stable planning, and investigate causes of significant variations.