Sprint Capacity Calculator

Sprint Capacity Formula:

\[ Capacity = (Team\ Members \times Work\ Days \times Hours\ per\ Day) \times Focus\ Factor \]

Team Members:

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Work Days:

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Hours per Day:

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Focus Factor:

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1. What is Sprint Capacity?

Sprint capacity is a measure of the total available working hours a team has during a sprint. It helps in planning how much work can be committed to during a sprint in agile project management.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the sprint capacity formula:

\[ Capacity = (Team\ Members \times Work\ Days \times Hours\ per\ Day) \times Focus\ Factor \]

Where:

Team Members — Number of team members working on the sprint
Work Days — Number of working days in the sprint
Hours per Day — Average working hours per day per team member
Focus Factor — Percentage of time team can focus on sprint work (0-1)

Explanation: The formula calculates the total available hours while accounting for distractions, meetings, and other non-sprint activities through the focus factor.

3. Importance of Sprint Capacity Calculation

Details: Accurate sprint capacity calculation is crucial for realistic sprint planning, preventing team burnout, and ensuring sustainable pace in agile development.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of team members, work days in the sprint, average hours per day, and focus factor (typically 0.6-0.8). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a typical focus factor value?
A: Focus factor typically ranges from 0.6 to 0.8, accounting for meetings, emails, and other non-development activities.

Q2: How often should sprint capacity be calculated?
A: Sprint capacity should be calculated at the beginning of each sprint planning session to account for team changes and schedule variations.

Q3: Should vacation time be included in the calculation?
A: No, vacation time and planned absences should be subtracted from the total work days before calculation.

Q4: How does team experience affect capacity?
A: Team experience is reflected in the focus factor - more experienced teams typically have higher focus factors due to better efficiency.

Q5: Can this calculation be used for distributed teams?
A: Yes, but you may need to adjust for time zone differences and varying work schedules when calculating total available hours.