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Absence Rates Sprint Capacity (Individual) Calculator

Estimate an individual's realistic sprint capacity after allowing for planned time away, typical absence rates, and focus time.

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Overview

This individual sprint capacity calculator estimates how many useful work hours one person may have during a sprint. It starts with scheduled workdays, removes known absences, then allows for typical unplanned absence and the time realistically available for focused sprint work.

How it works

The calculator subtracts planned absence days from the sprint length and converts the remaining days into scheduled hours. It applies the focus-time percentage to reflect time available for sprint work rather than meetings and routine activities. Finally, it reduces that focused time by the expected unplanned absence rate. The result is an estimated number of hours that can be used when planning an individual's sprint commitment.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1Enter the number of working days in the sprint.
  2. 2Add the person's normal working hours per day.
  3. 3Include any known leave, training, or other planned absence.
  4. 4Enter a typical unplanned absence percentage.
  5. 5Set the percentage of available time likely to be usable for sprint work.
  6. 6Review the estimated capacity in hours and equivalent workdays.

Example Calculation

Sprint working days

10

Working hours per day

8

Planned absence

1

Expected unplanned absence rate

10%

Focus time available

80%

Estimated sprint capacity

51.8 hours

With 9 scheduled days remaining, 80% focus time, and a 10% unplanned absence allowance, estimated sprint capacity is 51.8 hours, or about 6.5 workdays.

Frequently asked questions

What is individual sprint capacity?

Individual sprint capacity is the amount of time one person can realistically contribute to planned sprint work after allowing for availability constraints.

Should planned leave be included in the absence rate?

No. Enter known leave and other planned time away separately so it is removed directly from the sprint schedule.

What unplanned absence rate should I use?

Use a reasonable percentage based on recent historical patterns for the person or a comparable group. Review and update it as circumstances change.

Why does the calculator include a focus-time percentage?

Not every scheduled hour is available for sprint tasks. Meetings, support work, administration, and interruptions can reduce focused delivery time.

Can I use this result to assign sprint points?

Yes, as a capacity input. Combine the estimate with the team's historical delivery data and the nature of the planned work rather than relying on hours alone.

Does this calculator account for public holidays?

Enter only actual sprint working days, or include public holidays in planned absence, so they do not inflate available capacity.

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Assumptions and warnings

Assumptions

  • The sprint contains the stated number of scheduled working days.
  • Planned absences are removed before the unplanned absence allowance is applied.
  • The unplanned absence rate is applied to focused sprint time, not all calendar time.
  • The focus factor represents time available for sprint work after meetings, support, and routine duties.
  • Results are planning estimates and may vary with workload and changing availability.

Warnings

  • This calculator provides a planning estimate only; actual availability can change during a sprint.
  • Do not treat expected absence rates as a substitute for discussing workload, leave, or wellbeing with the individual.