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What is t-shirt sizing in Agile?
T-Shirt Sizing in Agile is a relative estimation technique used by teams to estimate the size or complexity of work items (user stories, tasks, features) instead of estimating exact time. Instead of saying “this task will take 5 days”, teams classify work using T-shirt sizes like XS, S, M, L, XL.
| T-Shirt Size | Relative Effort | Typical Time Range | Example Task |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Very Small | Few hours | Fix typo in UI |
| S | Small | 1 day | Simple UI change |
| M | Medium | 2–3 days | Add validation to form |
| L | Large | 4–5 days | Implement new API endpoint |
| XL | Very Large | 1–2 weeks | Build new module |
| XXL (optional) | Too big | Needs breakdown | Entire feature |
Story points (SPs) measure relative effort, complexity, and risk, while man-days (MDs) measure absolute time (8-hour work days). SPs are used for team velocity and capacity planning, whereas MDs are often used for budgeting and scheduling. While not directly equivalent, organizations sometimes map points to time using historical data (e.g., 1 SP = 1 day).