Velocity in Agile is a metric that measures how much work can be completed in a given timeframe, typically measured in iterations, sprints, or weeks. It is used to measure how much work can be completed in each iteration and is widely used as a calibration tool to help development teams improve efficiency. Velocity can be measured in several ways, including engineer hours, user stories, or story points. The raw numbers of Agile velocity will not reveal much; it is the trends that will help you measure and improve efficiency. Velocity in Agile is not necessarily a target or efficiency goal, but a useful planning tool. If an Agile team knows roughly how much they can produce in an iteration, they can create more accurate timelines for their workload. It is also a good way of managing capacity and ensuring team members don’t suffer from burnout. Velocity in Agile is calculated by adding up effort estimates associated with user stories that were completed during an iteration.