Team Capacity Calculator
Calculate your team's sprint capacity in hours or story points. Adjust for PTO, meetings, and overhead. Plan sprints your team can actually deliver.
Use this Team Capacity Calculator to estimate time, workload, productivity, or work capacity. This tool is designed to give you a fast, accurate result so you can make better decisions without building your own spreadsheet.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the required values in the fields above.
- Review the calculated result immediately.
- Compare different scenarios by changing your inputs.
Why Use This Tool?
Having a reliable Team Capacity Calculator helps you avoid manual errors and saves time. Whether you are planning a project, managing finances, or calculating metrics, this tool provides the clarity you need.
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FAQ
Q: How do I calculate team capacity for a sprint? A: Team Capacity = Σ (Available hours per member) × Focus Factor. Available hours = (Sprint days × Hours per day) − Leave days − Meeting hours. Focus factor is typically 0.7–0.8 (70–80%) to account for interruptions, reviews, and admin. Sum across all team members to get total sprint capacity.
Q: What is a typical focus factor for a development team? A: Most agile teams use a focus factor between 60% and 80%. A team new to agile or one with many meetings typically starts at 60–65%. Experienced, well-shielded teams may operate at 75–80%. Tracking your team's actual velocity over several sprints gives you an empirical focus factor more accurate than any rule of thumb.
Q: How should I account for part-time team members in capacity planning? A: For part-time members, calculate their hours proportionally. A team member working 3 days per week in a 10-day sprint has 30% of full capacity. Enter their individual available hours in the calculator separately, then sum with full-time members. Never assume part-timers contribute 50% — always use actual scheduled hours.
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