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title: What are the four basic flow metrics tracked by Scrum Teams using Kanban?
description: "Scrum Teams using [Kanban](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/kanban/) typically track four basic [Flow](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/flow/) [Metrics](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/metrics/): [Work In Progress](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/work-in-progress/) ([WIP](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/wip/)), [Cycle Time](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/cycle-time/), [Work Item](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/work-item/) Age, and [Throughput](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/throughput/). These [Metrics](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/metrics/) provide a comprehensive view of the team's [Workflow](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/workflow/) and help manage the [Flow](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/flow/) of work effectively. [Work…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-are-the-four-basic-flow-metrics-tracked-by-scrum-teams-using-kanban/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Good Practices / Flow Metrics
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# What are the four basic flow metrics tracked by Scrum Teams using Kanban?

Scrum Teams using [Kanban](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/kanban/) typically track four basic [Flow](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/flow/) [Metrics](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/metrics/): [Work In Progress](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/work-in-progress/) ([WIP](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/wip/)), [Cycle Time](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/cycle-time/), [Work Item](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/work-item/) Age, and [Throughput](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/throughput/). These [Metrics](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/metrics/) provide a comprehensive view of the team's [Workflow](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/workflow/) and help manage the [Flow](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/flow/) of work effectively.

[Work In Progress](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/work-in-progress/) ([WIP](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/wip/)) measures the number of work items that have been started but not yet finished. Limiting [WIP](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/wip/) can help teams maintain a sustainable pace, manage capacity, and prevent overload. [Cycle Time](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/cycle-time/) tracks the amount of time a [Work Item](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/work-item/) spends in active development from start to finish, offering insights into delivery times for future work. [Work Item](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/work-item/) Age monitors the time elapsed since a [Work Item](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/work-item/) started and can highlight stalled tasks needing attention. [Throughput](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/throughput/) measures the number of work items completed over a specific period, helping teams gauge productivity and capacity to meet customer demands.