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Backlog Completion by Velocity

Backlog Completion by Velocity: explore an explicit model with input checks, a formula and a worked example.

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Your inputs

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Enter remaining points.
Enter comma-separated numbers.
weeks
Enter sprint duration in weeks.

Formula

mean velocity=average history; sprints=ceil(backlog/mean velocity).
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Constant-average projection, not a delivery commitment. Scope changes and velocity variation are excluded.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Remaining points: 100
  • Completed points per past sprint: 20,25,30
  • Sprint duration: 2 weeks

History 20,25,30 averages 25 points; 100 remaining points imply four two-week sprints.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter remaining points, completed points per past sprint, sprint duration. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

mean velocity=average history; sprints=ceil(backlog/mean velocity).. Constant-average projection, not a delivery commitment. Scope changes and velocity variation are excluded.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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