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How to Calculate Sprint Velocity in Jira

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to measure sprint velocity using the Jira Velocity Chart.

Quick summary

Sprint velocity in Jira is calculated by navigating to the Velocity Chart under Reports, which displays committed vs. completed story points across multiple sprints. Teams use this chart to track delivery consistency and improve future sprint planning.


Steps

  1. Open the Jira project associated with the sprints you want to analyze.
  2. In the left-hand sidebar, click on Reports.
  3. From the list of available reports, select the Velocity Chart.
  4. Review the chart, which displays two bars per sprint showing committed and completed story points.
  5. Select a specific sprint you want to calculate using the Velocity Chart.
  6. Use the chart's visual overview to compare velocity across multiple sprints.

📌 Why this matters

Tracking sprint velocity is essential for agile teams that want to forecast capacity and improve planning accuracy over time. Jira's built-in Velocity Chart gives Scrum teams a clear, visual breakdown of committed versus completed story points for every sprint, making it easy to spot trends and inconsistencies. By understanding sprint velocity, teams can set more realistic sprint goals, reduce overcommitment, and deliver more predictably. This feature is a core part of agile reporting in Jira and is critical for any team practicing Scrum at scale.
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