Estimate and plan work

Estimate effort on issues to plan team capacity.

Add an estimate

1. Click the issue to open it
2. Find the Estimate field (or Story Points)
3. Enter a number (typically 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13)
4. Press Enter or click Save

Estimates help your team understand how much work fits in a sprint or quarter.

Estimate scale

Points	Meaning
1	A few hours—small, well-defined
2-3	1–2 days—standard task
5	2–3 days—moderate complexity
8	1+ weeks—complex work
13	Multiple weeks—should be broken down

Update an estimate

1. Click the issue
2. Click the estimate number
3. Enter a new number
4. Press Enter

Clear an estimate

1. Click the issue
2. Click the estimate number
3. Delete the value
4. Press Enter

View by estimate

Filter by estimate to see specific-sized issues

On Backlog or Board, click Filter