1. What is Velocity in Agile?

Velocity is a metric that measures the amount of work a team completes during a sprint. It's calculated by dividing the total story points completed by the sprint duration.

2. How to Calculate Velocity

The velocity formula is simple:

Where:

• Story Points — The sum of all completed user story points in the sprint
• Sprint Duration — The length of the sprint in days or weeks

Explanation: Velocity helps teams predict how much work they can complete in future sprints based on their historical performance.

3. Importance of Velocity

Details: Velocity is crucial for sprint planning, helping teams commit to realistic amounts of work and improve their estimation accuracy over time.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total story points completed during the sprint and the sprint duration. You can calculate velocity in points per day or points per week.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good velocity for a team?
A: There's no universal "good" velocity - it varies by team. What matters most is consistency over several sprints.

Q2: Should velocity increase over time?
A: Velocity should stabilize as estimation improves. Sudden increases may indicate estimation changes rather than productivity gains.

Q3: How many sprints should we track to get reliable velocity?
A: Typically 3-5 sprints are needed to establish a reliable velocity range.

Q4: What if our velocity varies greatly between sprints?
A: Large variations may indicate inconsistent estimation, changing team composition, or external factors affecting productivity.

Q5: Can we compare velocities between different teams?
A: No, velocity is team-specific due to different estimation scales and working styles.