Does this account for burst limits?

No, this assumes a simple fixed-window rate limit that resets steadily. Many real APIs also enforce separate burst limits or use sliding-window/token-bucket algorithms that behave somewhat differently.

Can I use this to plan request batching?

Yes, knowing your total allowed requests over a longer period (like a day) helps you plan how to spread out or batch API calls to avoid hitting the rate limit.

API Rate Limit Calculator

Calculate how many API requests you're allowed to make over a custom time period, given a provider's rate limit expressed as requests per a fixed window (e.g., 100 requests per minute).

Inputs

Results

Requests Allowed in Target Period: 6,000

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Formula

Allowed Requests = Rate Limit × (Target Period / Rate Limit Window)

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