API Rate Limit Calculator
Requests per second your app needs.
Enter your values
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.
Results
- Peak requests per second
- 114.4
- Average RPS
- 27.78
- Headroom on plan
- -14.4%
- Status
- Will be throttled
Quick answer
Peak request rate is far higher than the daily average, so size limits on the peak.
Peak RPS = daily ÷ 86400 × peak factor
How to use the API Rate Limit Calculator
- 1Enter your daily request volume.
- 2Set a peak factor for busy hours.
- 3Add expected retry overhead.
Frequently asked questions
What peak factor should I use?
3–5× average for consumer apps with a daily usage curve.
Do retries count?
Yes — failed requests usually consume quota too.