Burn Up Chart

A burn up chart is an agile project management tool that visualizes progress over time by plotting completed work against total scope. It shows how much work has been finished (burned up) and how the total scope may change, helping teams track velocity and scope creep. Unlike burn down charts, it emphasizes scope changes and cumulative completion.

Also known as: Burn-Up Chart, Burnup Chart, Agile Burn Up Chart, Scope Burn Up, Progress Burn Up

Why learn Burn Up Chart?

Developers should use burn up charts in agile or Scrum environments to monitor project progress, especially when scope is dynamic or uncertain. It's valuable for sprint reviews, stakeholder reporting, and identifying when additional work is added, making it ideal for projects with evolving requirements or frequent scope adjustments.

Learning Resources

• docs: Atlassian Guide to Burn Up Charts
• tutorial: Scrum.org Burn Up Chart Overview
• video: YouTube: Burn Up vs Burn Down Charts Explained
• docs: Mountain Goat Software Article on Burn Up Charts