The four inputs
Keep scales consistent across the team so scores are comparable week to week.
- Reach — users affected per period
- Impact — typically 0.25–3 scale
- Confidence — % certainty in your estimates
- Effort — person-months or story points
Pair RICE with votes
Votes show demand. RICE adds strategy. Together they beat either signal alone — especially when a big customer skews the board.
Review scores in public planning
Publish the winners on your roadmap. Keep the scoring notes internal. Customers need direction; they do not need your spreadsheet.
Ready to put this into practice?
Open RICE calculator