What is it?
RICE estimates relative feature value against delivery effort.
Pitch & startup
Feature prioritization (RICE)
RICE estimates relative feature value against delivery effort.
Enter Reach, Impact, Confidence %, and Effort to get the RICE score.
Feature prioritization (RICE)
Inputs
Results
RICE score
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Guide
Prioritize with RICE numbers
Why it matters
Stops prioritization by loudest stakeholder or gut feel alone.
How it works
Enter Reach, Impact, Confidence %, and Effort to get the RICE score.
Formula RICE = (Reach × Impact × Confidence%) ÷ Effort
Go deeper
Why you’ll love this
Replace endless debate with a relative value-vs-effort score for each feature.
How to jump in
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Enter RICE inputs
Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort.
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Read the score
Higher usually means sooner.
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Pair with MVP Scope
Score Must items first.
What you walk away with
- RICE formula
- Priority status
- Links to MVP Scope
- Free
Where it shines
Backlog grooming
Compare options on one metric.
Scope negotiation
Separate priority from preference.
With Cost of Delay
Bring expensive delay into the call.
Quick answers
What scale is Impact?
Often 0.5 to 3 — keep one consistent scale on your team.
What is Effort?
An effort unit like person-months — consistency across features matters most.