How to calculate sprint capacity
Calculate a realistic sprint commitment with a clear formula, a two-person example, and checks for time off and skill coverage.
Sprint capacity planning guides
Practical examples for capacity calculations, velocity, PTO, skill coverage, and cross-training.
Sprint capacity vs. velocity: when to use each
Capacity looks at the time and people available next sprint. Velocity describes past delivery. Use both without treating points as hours.
Sprint capacity planning with PTO and holidays
Account for unavailable weekdays, partial allocation, and holidays without subtracting the same absence twice.
Use a skills matrix for sprint capacity planning
Find gaps hidden by total capacity: map required skills to teammates, check availability, and plan around single-person dependencies.
Plan cross-training without overloading a sprint
Use spare capacity and adjacent skills to reduce dependency on one specialist, while keeping training visible in the plan.