Burndown Chart Calculator
Build a burndown chart from backlog size, sprint length, and daily completed points. Ideal vs actual and projected completion.
Use the Burndown Chart Calculator
Enter total backlog, sprint length, and points completed per day. The chart shows ideal vs actual burndown.
Sprint setup
Total backlog (points/tasks) and sprint length.
Completed per day
Comma-separated points completed each day (e.g. 3,3,4,2,5).
Results
Remaining work
16
Status
Behind
Projected completion (day)
14
What this metric means
Burndown shows whether the team is burning through backlog at the right rate. Below the ideal line means ahead; above means behind. Use it in standups and sprint reviews.
How to improve
Keep scope stable, break work into small chunks, and address blockers so daily completion stays consistent. If actual often runs above ideal, consider shorter sprints or smaller commitments.
FAQs
What is a burndown chart?▾
A burndown chart shows remaining work over time. The ideal line falls linearly to zero; the actual line shows real progress. Gaps show whether the team is on track.
How do I enter daily completed points?▾
Enter comma-separated values, one per day (e.g. 3,3,4,2,5). The calculator builds the actual remaining line and compares it to the ideal.
What if we add scope mid-sprint?▾
The spec allows for scope change by day; this version uses completed points per day. For added scope, you’d need to add a separate “points added” row or adjust backlog.
What is projected completion?▾
Based on recent velocity (e.g. last few days), the calculator estimates which day remaining work would hit zero if that rate continues.
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