Enterprise Architecture teams are frequently challenged to demonstrate measurable value because architecture outcomes are distributed across strategy, portfolios, delivery programs, risk reduction, technology standardization, and business transformation. Traditional metrics such as document counts, review volumes, or repository completeness provide limited insight into whether Enterprise Architecture is improving enterprise performance. This paper proposes an Enterprise Architecture Capability Measurement Framework that defines measurable capability domains, leading and lagging indicators, outcome metrics, evidence sources, scorecards, and executive reporting methods. The framework measures strategic alignment, business capability insight, portfolio optimization, standards and reuse, data and integration architecture, cloud and platform effectiveness, risk and security, governance efficiency, delivery influence, and innovation enablement. It introduces weighted capability scores, trend analysis, value realization measures, and maturity-adjusted targets. The proposed framework helps organizations evaluate Enterprise Architecture as a management capability and establish a clear relationship between architecture activity, decision quality, risk reduction, cost optimization, and business outcomes.

Sanjeeve Kumar Gajadi, "Enterprise Architecture Capability Measurement Framework" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(5): Page(1256-1258) September - October 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.