Agile Team Capacity Calculator

Capacity Formula:

\[ \text{Capacity} = \frac{\text{Team Hours Available}}{\text{Average Hours per Point}} \]

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1. What is Agile Team Capacity?

Agile Team Capacity refers to the amount of work a team can complete in a given sprint or iteration. It's typically measured in story points and helps teams plan their work effectively while maintaining sustainable pace.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the capacity formula:

\[ \text{Capacity} = \frac{\text{Team Hours Available}}{\text{Average Hours per Point}} \]

Where:

Team Hours Available — Total working hours available for the team in the sprint
Average Hours per Point — Historical average of hours required to complete one story point
Capacity — Estimated story points the team can complete in the sprint

Explanation: This calculation helps teams translate available working hours into meaningful story point estimates based on their historical velocity.

3. Importance of Capacity Planning

Details: Accurate capacity planning ensures teams commit to realistic amounts of work, prevents burnout, maintains sustainable pace, and improves predictability in agile project management.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total team hours available for the sprint and your team's average hours per story point. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I calculate team hours available?
A: Multiply number of team members by available working hours per person, subtracting time for meetings, holidays, and other non-development activities.

Q2: How do I determine average hours per point?
A: Track actual hours spent on completed stories over several sprints and calculate the average hours per story point.

Q3: Should capacity be adjusted for new team members?
A: Yes, new team members typically have lower capacity initially. Consider using a ramp-up factor for team members in their first few sprints.

Q4: How often should capacity be recalculated?
A: Review and update capacity calculations at the beginning of each sprint based on team composition changes and updated historical data.

Q5: What if our hours per point varies significantly?
A: Use a weighted average or consider using a range rather than a single number. Large variations may indicate inconsistent story point estimation.