Measuring Sprint Velocity: Formulas & Mistakes to Avoid
We’re going to look at what sprint velocity is, how it can affect your development cycle, and what formulas you can use to measure sprint velocity.
Breaking down projects into sprints gives your team a clear short-term focus.
In the previous article, we looked at the Sprint Velocity Best Practices. But how do we measure our velocity to know how long each sprint is going to take and plan ahead?
In this guide, we’re going to dive into:
- What is sprint velocity?
- What formulas you can use to measure it?
- 3 mistakes to avoid when measuring sprint velocity
What Is Sprint Velocity?
The Agile management framework is based around sprints — short periods of work, moving towards a specific goal.
Sprint velocity measures the amount of work your scrum team can complete within the average sprint.
There are several different ways to count sprint velocity. You could find the average number of story points, the average hours of work done, or even the number of ideal days. The higher the score, the more your team is getting done.
