RICE Prioritization Calculator
Data-Driven Product Roadmaps
Output Benchmarks
How to use this RICE Prioritization Calculator
Input Data
Enter your current Product Management metrics into the labeled fields above.
Analyze Ratios
Instantly view efficiency ratios calculated against elite standards.
Optimize
Compare your results with the Benchmarks on the right to find leverage points.
Strategic Context
THE STRATEGIC VIEW
PMs fail when they prioritize based on the "HiPPO" (Highest Paid Person's Opinion). RICE provides an objective framework (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to defend your roadmap decisions with data.
Operational Reality
THE HIPPO DEFENSE SYSTEM
The hardest part of Product Management isn't building; it's saying "No" to the CEO's pet idea. The RICE Score (Reach × Impact × Confidence / Effort) gives you a mathematical shield.
When a stakeholder demands a low-impact feature, show them the RICE score compared to your top initiative. Data generally beats opinion.
THE CONFIDENCE VARIABLE (THE TRUTH TELLER)
The "Confidence" percentage is the most critical lever.
- 100%: You have user logs and survey data.
- 80%: You have anecdotal evidence.
- 50%: "Gut feeling."
If a feature has massive Reach but 50% Confidence, the RICE score penalizes it heavily. This forces teams to run cheap experiments (Discovery) before committing engineering months (Delivery).
Tactical FAQ
TACTICAL Q&A
Q: How do I standardize "Impact"?
Q: Why is estimating Effort the hardest part of RICE?
Q: Should we RICE score bugs?
Q: How often should we re-score?
Output Benchmarks
Master The System
This calculator is just one tactical step. The full strategy is documented in the core protocol.
Source Lesson
Business Strategy: Product Management Protocol