Velocity is the most widely tracked metric in Scrum : and the most frequently misused. Calculated as the average number of story points completed per sprint, velocity helps teams plan future iterations and forecast release dates. However, using velocity as a productivity metric to compare teams or push for higher output destroys estimation accuracy. This guide covers how to compute, interpret, and protect your team's velocity.
How to Calculate Scrum Velocity?
Velocity = Sum of completed story points across recent sprints ÷ number of sprints. Only count completed items that meet the Definition of Done.