Sprint Burnup cards in ClickUp

Sprint Burnup cards in ClickUp help Agile teams quickly understand how much work has been completed in a sprint and how the total scope has changed over time. This how-to guide explains where to find these cards, how to read them, and how to use their metrics to improve sprint planning and delivery.

The information here is based on the legacy Sprint Burnup cards feature, which is still useful for understanding how historical sprint data is visualized and interpreted inside the platform.

Where Sprint Burnup cards appear in ClickUp

Legacy Sprint Burnup cards are available only in the Sprint Cards view of the legacy Sprints experience. Each sprint in your workspace can have its own Burnup card that summarizes scope and completion data.

To access Sprint Burnup cards:

1. Open your Space or Folder where legacy sprints are configured.
2. Navigate to your sprint views and select the Sprint Cards view.
3. Locate the card labeled Burnup for the sprint you want to review.

Each Burnup card will display both a quick summary and a chart. This combined view lets you see at a glance how work has progressed compared to the planned scope.

Understanding the ClickUp Sprint Burnup chart

The Sprint Burnup chart visualizes progress over the entire sprint timeline. It focuses on two main ideas: how much work is completed and how much work exists in total.

The chart uses three core elements:

• Total scope line: shows how much work is planned or added to the sprint over time.
• Completed work line: shows how much of that work has been finished on each day of the sprint.
• Vertical date markers: show the start and end dates of the sprint, plus any scope changes in between.

This view answers questions such as:

• Is the team completing work quickly enough to match changes in scope?
• Did the scope increase or decrease significantly at any point?
• Is the sprint likely to finish with all committed work done?

How ClickUp plots data on the Burnup chart

On the legacy Sprint Burnup card, days on the x-axis represent calendar days within the sprint, from the start date to the end date. The y-axis represents a unit of work, such as story points, time estimates, or task count, depending on how your sprint is configured.

ClickUp reads all work items assigned to the sprint and calculates, for each day:

• The total sprint scope on that day, including any items added or removed.
• The cumulative completed work, based on tasks that moved into a done or closed status.

This historical data is then converted into lines on the chart, allowing you to see trends like spikes in scope or plateaus in completed work.

Key metrics shown on ClickUp Sprint Burnup cards

Legacy Sprint Burnup cards include multiple metrics designed for fast analysis. These values are usually displayed above or alongside the chart for the selected sprint.

Scope and completion metrics in ClickUp

The main metrics typically include:

• Total scope: the final amount of work that existed in the sprint at the end of the timebox.
• Completed work: the total amount of work finished by the end of the sprint.
• Work remaining: the difference between total scope and completed work at the end date.
• Scope change: how much the scope increased or decreased compared to the initial plan on day one.

These metrics help you compare your initial sprint commitment to the actual workload and output. For example, a positive scope change indicates additional work was added, which may explain incomplete items at the end of the sprint.

Interpreting scope changes over time in ClickUp

Scope changes are one of the most important aspects of a Sprint Burnup card. Any time new tasks are added to the sprint or existing tasks are removed, the total scope line on the chart will adjust accordingly.

You can use this to understand patterns such as:

• Frequent scope increases after sprint planning.
• Large reductions when work is deprioritized.
• Minimal change in teams that keep scope stable.

By combining scope changes with the completed work line, you can determine whether the team is adjusting effectively to new demands or being blocked by unplanned work.

How to read a legacy ClickUp Sprint Burnup card step by step

Use the steps below to review and interpret a Sprint Burnup card at the end of every sprint.

1. Locate the Burnup card

   Open the Sprint Cards view, then identify the Burnup card for the sprint you want to analyze. Confirm the sprint name and date range shown on the card.

2. Check total scope vs. completed work

   Start by comparing the total scope value with the completed work value. This tells you how much of the sprint plan was actually delivered.

3. Review the Burnup chart lines

   Look at how the completed work line progresses over the sprint. A steady upward trend indicates consistent daily progress. Flat sections may reveal bottlenecks or delays.

4. Identify scope change events

   Note any visible jumps in the total scope line. These show when tasks were added or removed. Consider how these events align with team discussions or changes in priority.

5. Evaluate sprint outcome

   If the completed work line ends close to the total scope line, the sprint likely met its commitment. A large gap suggests overcommitment, heavy scope change, or both.

Using ClickUp Sprint Burnup insights to improve planning

Legacy Sprint Burnup cards are not just reporting tools; they also guide better decisions for future sprints.

Refining sprint commitments in ClickUp

Use data from several completed sprints to see how often the team finishes everything they commit to at the start. If there is a consistent pattern of incomplete work, you can:

• Reduce the initial committed scope.
• Plan capacity based on the average completed work line.
• Address blockers that frequently delay progress.

Over time, this leads to more realistic sprint plans and more predictable delivery.

Managing scope change policies in ClickUp

If the Burnup chart shows frequent or steep scope changes, it may be time to adjust your policies. Consider defining clear rules for when work can be added to an active sprint, such as:

• Only critical or urgent issues may be added mid-sprint.
• Added scope must be balanced by removing equal work.
• Non-critical additions are deferred to the next sprint.

Aligning your policies with what the Burnup chart reveals can help protect focus and improve completion rates.

Legacy ClickUp Sprint Burnup cards and documentation

Because this feature belongs to the legacy sprints experience, product behavior can evolve as newer sprint tools are released. For the most accurate and current reference about Sprint Burnup cards, see the official documentation on the ClickUp Help Center.

You can review the original article here: Legacy Sprint Burnup cards in ClickUp.

If you are planning a broader implementation of Agile reporting and need help configuring workspaces, workflows, or analytics, you may also find expert consulting services useful. For example, you can explore implementation resources at Consultevo.

Summary: mastering Sprint Burnup cards in ClickUp

Legacy Sprint Burnup cards in ClickUp provide a visual history of how sprint scope and completed work evolve each day. By reading the chart lines and summary metrics, you can see when scope changes occurred, how consistently the team delivered work, and why a sprint did or did not meet its goals.

Apply these insights across several sprints to fine‑tune commitments, protect focus, and create a more predictable Agile process powered by accurate data from your ClickUp workspace.

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