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How to Read a Burndown Chart in Jira

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to navigate and interpret the Sprint Burndown Chart in Jira.

Quick summary

The Jira Sprint Burndown Chart gives scrum teams a real-time view of remaining work versus the ideal burn rate. Learn how to access, configure, and read the burndown chart directly from your Jira scrum board's Reports section.


Steps

  1. In your Jira scrum board, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Reports'.
  2. Find and select 'Sprint Burndown Chart' from the reports list.
  3. Specify the Sprint you wish to check and the Estimation Field you wish to use by clicking their respective menus and choosing one option for each.
  4. Go to the chart and interpret the data using the provided legends and chart scales as your reference.

📌 Why this matters

The Jira Sprint Burndown Chart is a critical agile reporting tool that helps scrum teams track remaining story points against an ideal burn rate in real time. Understanding how to read the burndown chart allows project managers and developers to quickly identify whether a sprint is on track, ahead, or at risk of missing its goal. This visibility enables data-driven decisions mid-sprint, reducing the chance of scope creep or missed deadlines. For teams using Jira for scrum project management, mastering the burndown chart is essential for maintaining sprint health and improving sprint velocity over time.
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