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Sprint Velocity Calculator

Sprints needed to finish the backlog.

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Results
Sprints to complete
8
Weeks to complete
16
Sprints ignoring creep
5.6
Points added by creep
76

Quick answer

Velocity is the story points a team completes per sprint, used to forecast delivery.

Sprints = backlog points ÷ velocity

How to use the Sprint Velocity Calculator

  1. 1Enter remaining backlog points.
  2. 2Enter your team's average velocity.
  3. 3Add typical scope creep per sprint.

Frequently asked questions

Why include scope creep?

Backlogs grow during delivery; ignoring it makes every forecast optimistic.

Should velocity be a target?

No — it is a measurement, and targeting it corrupts estimates.