Kubernetes Resource Calculator
Estimate Kubernetes workload resources with the free Kubernetes Resource Calculator. Work with CPU and memory values to plan resource requests and limits for containers and deployments. Use the calculations as a starting point for workload configuration and capacity planning. Choose values based on observed application usage, performance testing and cluster constraints rather than relying on estimates alone.
Estimate resources for three small pods. Load the example to see the tool in action.
Total memory: 768 Mi (0.75 GiB)
What is Kubernetes Resource Calculator?
Estimate Kubernetes CPU and memory resources with the free Kubernetes Resource Calculator. Work with resource values to help plan container requests and limits for deployments and other workloads. Use the results as a starting point for capacity planning and configuration. Validate resource settings against real application usage, performance tests and available cluster capacity before deploying.
Why use this tool?
- Translate workload assumptions into CPU and memory settings.
- Learn the distinction between requests and limits.
- Use a repeatable calculation when sizing containers for a Kubernetes workload.
How to use Kubernetes Resource Calculator
- Step 1. Enter the workload values requested by the calculator.
- Step 2. Review the calculated CPU and memory values.
- Step 3. Compare the result with real metrics and adjust the deployment configuration accordingly.
Common use cases
Important notes
- Calculated values are estimates, not guarantees of performance.
- Production sizing should use observed CPU and memory metrics and account for cluster overhead.
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Kubernetes Resource Calculator FAQ
What is a Kubernetes resource request?
A request represents the amount of CPU or memory Kubernetes uses when making scheduling decisions for a container.
What is a limit?
A limit defines an upper bound for a container's resource usage for supported resource types.