1. What is Scrum Team Capacity?

Scrum team capacity refers to the total amount of work a team can complete during a sprint. It's calculated by multiplying team size, sprint length, and individual capacity to determine the team's available bandwidth for story points or hours.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the capacity formula:

Where:

• \( Team\ Size \) — Number of team members
• \( Sprint\ Length \) — Duration of the sprint in days
• \( Capacity\ per\ Person \) — Individual capacity per day (story points or hours)

Explanation: This formula calculates the total available capacity by accounting for all team members and the sprint duration.

3. Importance of Capacity Planning

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

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter team size (number of members), sprint length in days, and average capacity per person per day. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What units should I use for capacity?
A: You can use story points for relative estimation or hours for time-based estimation, but be consistent across your team.

Q2: How do I determine individual capacity?
A: Individual capacity is typically based on historical velocity data, accounting for meetings, vacations, and other non-development activities.

Q3: Should I include part-time team members?
A: Yes, but adjust their capacity proportionally (e.g., 0.5 for half-time team members).

Q4: How does sprint length affect capacity?
A: Longer sprints provide more capacity, but shorter sprints offer more frequent feedback and adaptation opportunities.

Q5: Should capacity be adjusted for new team members?
A: Yes, new team members typically have lower initial capacity that increases as they become more familiar with the codebase and processes.