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RICE Scoring Template for Prioritization for Engineering Teams

A ready-to-use RICE scoring template with tables for Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort. Includes a worked example scoring 6 B2B SaaS features. Tailored for engineering teams who need technical clarity, sprint velocity tracking, and alignment between product and engineering priorities.

Why this works for Engineering Teams

This template is optimized for engineering teams who need technical clarity, sprint velocity tracking, and alignment between product and engineering priorities.

RICE Scoring Matrix
#1
6,000
#2
3,200
#3
2,667
#4
960
#5
750
#6
250

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good RICE score?+
There is no universal benchmark. RICE scores are relative, not absolute. A score of 5,000 means nothing on its own. It only matters when compared to the other items you scored in the same session. Sort descending and work from the top.
How is RICE different from ICE scoring?+
ICE uses three dimensions (Impact, Confidence, Ease) and multiplies them together. RICE adds Reach as a separate input, which prevents high-impact-but-low-reach features from scoring disproportionately high. RICE also divides by Effort rather than multiplying by Ease, which penalizes expensive features more explicitly. For a detailed comparison, see [RICE vs ICE vs MoSCoW](/compare/rice-vs-ice-vs-moscow).
Should I use the same Reach numbers across all features?+
No. Reach should vary by feature. A notification improvement might reach all 8,000 users, while an admin dashboard only reaches 200 admins. Using accurate per-feature reach is what makes RICE more precise than simpler frameworks.
What if my team disagrees on Impact scores?+
Have each person score independently first, then discuss the outliers. Disagreements usually reveal different assumptions about user needs or business goals. That discussion is valuable. Once aligned, re-score as a group. If you cannot agree, default to the lower score and note it as a research question.
Can I use RICE for bug fixes and tech debt?+
Yes, but adjust how you define Impact. For a bug, Impact might mean "percentage of affected users who stop using the feature." For tech debt, Impact might mean "developer hours saved per month." The framework is flexible as long as your team agrees on the definitions. The [RICE Calculator](/tools/rice-calculator) lets you score bugs and features in the same session. ---

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