Calculate and design API rate limiting strategies
Configure your API rate limiting parameters
Input your desired rate limits in any time unit (per second, minute, hour, or day).
Set burst limits, window size, and choose the rate limiting algorithm.
Click "Calculate Rate Limits" to generate comprehensive analysis.
Analyze rate conversions, algorithm parameters, and performance metrics.
We convert your input rates to all time units for comprehensive analysis.
We calculate specific parameters for your chosen rate limiting algorithm.
We estimate performance metrics including throughput, latency, and resource usage.
We provide intelligent recommendations to optimize your rate limiting strategy.
Our API Rate Limit Calculator is a comprehensive tool designed for API developers and system architects who need to design effective rate limiting strategies. This calculator supports multiple rate limiting algorithms including Token Bucket, Leaky Bucket, Fixed Window, and Sliding Window approaches.
The tool provides detailed analysis including rate conversions across different time units, algorithm-specific parameters, performance metrics, cost estimates, and intelligent recommendations. Whether you're protecting your API from abuse, managing resource consumption, or ensuring fair usage across clients, this calculator helps you design optimal rate limiting configurations with confidence.