Glossary

Burndown Chart

What is a burndown chart and how are they used? Learn more about burndown charts and other terminology in our product management glossary.

What is a Burndown Chart?

A burndown chart is a visual display of work completed and remaining in a project, sprint, or iteration. In most cases the x-axis of the chart represents time, while the y-axis represents work either completed or remaining.

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