# How to Calculate Lead Time in Jira

> To calculate lead time in Jira, navigate to your project, go to Reports in the left-hand menu, and select Control Chart. The chart will display the average lead time and a visual representation of how long each issue took to move through your workflow.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-calculate-lead-time-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3051d673bd5aa8e62f18/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to your Jira project.
2. Go to 'Reports ' in the left-hand menu.
3. Select 'Control Chart'.
4. The Control Chart will display the average lead time along with a visual representation of how long each issue took to move through your workflow.