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API Rate Limit Calculator

Requests per second your app needs.

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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

  1. 1Enter your daily request volume.
  2. 2Set a peak factor for busy hours.
  3. 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.