Capacity Calculator Agile

Agile Capacity Formula:

\[ Capacity = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n} Velocity_i}{n} \times Team\;Availability \]

Velocity Sprint 1:

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Velocity Sprint 2:

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Velocity Sprint 3:

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Team Availability:

Estimated Capacity:

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1. What is Agile Capacity Planning?

Agile capacity planning is the process of determining how much work a team can complete in a sprint based on historical velocity and current team availability. It helps teams commit to realistic amounts of work and manage stakeholder expectations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the agile capacity formula:

\[ Capacity = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n} Velocity_i}{n} \times Team\;Availability \]

Where:

\( Velocity_i \) — Points completed in previous sprints
\( n \) — Number of sprints considered (typically 3-5)
\( Team\;Availability \) — Percentage of normal capacity available

Explanation: The equation calculates an average velocity from historical data and adjusts it based on current team availability factors like vacations, new team members, or other commitments.

3. Importance of Capacity Planning

Details: Accurate capacity planning prevents overcommitment, reduces team burnout, improves predictability, and helps maintain sustainable pace. It's essential for effective sprint planning and delivery forecasting.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter velocity from the last 3 sprints in points. Adjust team availability percentage based on known absences, new team members, or other factors that might affect capacity. All values must be valid non-negative numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many sprints should I consider for velocity calculation?
A: Typically 3-5 sprints provide a good balance. Fewer may not be representative, while more may include outdated performance data.

Q2: What factors affect team availability?
A: Vacations, holidays, training sessions, support work, new team members, and context switching all impact availability.

Q3: Should we adjust for story point inflation?
A: Yes, if you notice consistent point inflation over time, consider using a weighted average or normalize points before calculating.

Q4: How often should we recalculate capacity?
A: Recalculate before each sprint planning session as team composition and availability changes.

Q5: What if our velocity varies significantly between sprints?
A: Investigate the causes of variation. Consider using a range (min-max) rather than a single point estimate for planning.