Agile Velocity Planning Calculator vs Resource Capacity Planning Calculator
Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.
Agile Velocity Planning Calculator
Estimate how many story points a Scrum team can complete in a sprint based on team size, sprint length, daily hours, experience level, and story point sizing. Use it during release planning to forecast sprint capacity before historical velocity data exists.
- Answers
- Estimated Sprint Velocity (story points)
- Inputs
- Team Size, Sprint Length, Development Hours per Day, Team Experience Level, Hours per Story Point
Resource Capacity Planning Calculator
Calculate the total available working hours for a team over a sprint or planning period, adjusting for availability and a planning buffer. Use it before sprint planning or project kickoff to set realistic commitments.
- Answers
- Available Capacity (hours)
- Inputs
- Team Size, Working Hours per Day, Working Days per Sprint, Availability Factor, Planning Buffer
At a glance
| Agile Velocity Planning Calculator | Resource Capacity Planning Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management | Project Management |
| Answers | Estimated Sprint Velocity | Available Capacity |
| Inputs | 5 | 5 |
| Result unit | story points | hours |
When to use each
Estimate how many story points a Scrum team can complete in a sprint based on team size, sprint length, daily hours, experience level, and story point sizing. Use it during release planning to forecast sprint capacity before historical velocity data exists.
Calculate the total available working hours for a team over a sprint or planning period, adjusting for availability and a planning buffer. Use it before sprint planning or project kickoff to set realistic commitments.