Sprint Capacity Calculator
Enter your team's availability and velocity to get a realistic sprint commitment in story points. No login required.
Sprint Length
Team Members
| Name | Days available(of 10) | Velocity(pts/day) | Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 pts | ||||
| 16 pts |
Max Capacity
32
story points
Recommended (80%)
26
story points
Team Availability
80%
16/20 days available
How to use these numbers
Max capacity is the theoretical ceiling if everything goes perfectly. It never does.
Recommended (80%) accounts for code reviews, unplanned meetings, small bugs, and the work that always appears mid-sprint. Commit to this number, not the max.
Velocity (pts/day) varies by role and seniority. A reasonable default is 2 pts/day for a developer. Adjust based on your team's historical sprint data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sprint capacity?
Sprint capacity is the total number of story points a team can realistically complete in a sprint, based on team size, availability, and individual velocity. It sets the upper bound for what to commit to in sprint planning.
Why plan to 80% of capacity?
Planning to 100% assumes no interruptions, no code reviews, no unplanned bugs, and no meetings overrunning. None of those assumptions are true. The 80% buffer accounts for the inevitable reality of a sprint. Teams that plan to 100% consistently carry work over.
What should I set as velocity per day?
A common default for a developer is 2 story points per day. However, the most accurate number comes from your own team's history: take the total points completed in your last 3 sprints, divide by total developer-days available, and use that as your per-person velocity.
How do I account for meetings and ceremonies?
Reduce the 'days available' for each person by the time ceremonies consume. For a 2-week sprint, sprint planning, review, retro, and daily standups typically consume 1–1.5 days per person. So a 10-day sprint might have 8.5 effective development days per person.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. No account or login required. All calculations happen in your browser.