Calculate Scrum Team Sprint Capacity: A Simple Step by Step Guide

Master sprint capacity planning and make your sprint planning sessions more actionable! In this video, I explain how to calculate team capacity without complex formulas, helping Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile Coaches improve transparency and confidence in sprint commitments.

You’ll learn:
✔ What scrum capacity planning really means
✔ How to calculate team capacity for each sprint
✔ Tips for handling vacations, meetings, and blockers
✔ How to avoid overcommitting and improve predictability

Whether you’re new to Agile or an experienced Scrum Master, these practical steps will help you plan sprints with confidence.

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro to Sprint Capacity Planning
00:17 – Why Capacity Changes Every Sprint
01:02 – Calculating Team Hours
01:46 – Adjusting for Meetings & Time Off
02:30 – Final Capacity & Team Commitment
03:09 – Key Takeaways

👉 Got questions? Drop them in the comments!