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Minecraft RAM Usage Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate how much RAM your Minecraft server will use.

World Size

>1GB 10GB 20GB 30GB 40GB+

Plugins

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80+

Players

0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200+
We estimate you will need about
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  • World RAM usage: ~0 MB
  • Plugins RAM usage: ~0 MB
  • Players RAM usage: ~0 MB
*Please keep in mind that this is only an estimation, RAM usage can vary substantially from one server to the next.

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Performance

RAM

4GB

CPU

200%

$ 15.00 /mo

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How much RAM does a Minecraft server use?

Minecraft server RAM usage can vary based on the type of server you are running. A very basic server could only use 1GB of memory, while large-scale modded servers can use upwards of 12GB. We have created this handy tool to allow you to estimate your Minecraft server RAM usage based on your world size, estimated plugins, and total players.

Why is this only an estimate?

This is only an estimate because your Minecraft version, server type, modpack size and plugins can all drastically affect the server RAM usage. This tool should just be used as a general estimation for a modern Minecraft server. Server owners are also able to do many things to optimize their RAM usage which can result in much lower memory usage in some cases.

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How to reduce Minecraft server RAM usage?

Reducing RAM usage on your Minecraft server can be done by optimizing your startup parameters and lowering the view distance. Server owners can also make use of many Minecraft plugins that clear mobs, items, or active chunks that can cause memory spikes. Our panel allows users to easily make these changes to their server without advanced technical knowledge. We also allow you to easily install many different server JARs that can help reduce memory usage.

What are the Minecraft server requirements?

Minecraft dedicated server requirements depend on the server use case but we recommend a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 4GB+ being much more optimal for most people.

For larger networks and servers with many players, it might make sense to opt for a dedicated server for maximum performance and control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our 1GB Minecraft plan is generally suggested for very small servers with a few players or for large networks looking for a cheap proxy server. This can be especially useful for networks wanting to use bungeecord, where the server is only used to redirect players to other servers/game modes.
When using our Pine Hosting game servers we allow users to update all resources whenever they need to. This means you can start your Minecraft server with only 1GB and you can upgrade your RAM as your server requires more or your player count grows. You can also instantly downgrade your server if you ever need to downscale.
Many modded Minecraft servers can use a lot of RAM. This will always depend on the type of modpack the server is running but we generally suggest modded servers start with 8GB of RAM. This should allow you to run most large modpacks with a lot of players. If you ever need to upgrade/downgrade your memory, this can instantly be done via our client area.
Although Mojang recommends 8GB of RAM, Minecraft can often use more of this if you have a large view distance or lots of chunks loaded in. Reducing your view distance and clearing active chunks is the easiest way to quickly reduce your Minecraft RAM usage.