# MAX_SIZE

> `const` **MAX\_SIZE**: `bigint` = `INTERNAL_MAX_PAYLOAD_SIZE`

Defined in: [packages/synapse-core/src/piece/sizing.ts:46](https://github.com/FilOzone/synapse-sdk/blob/4abf9b3cc7aab15a3f0ad9b17343a9510b1d9473/packages/synapse-core/src/piece/sizing.ts#L46)

Maximum payload size that a single PieceCID can represent (limited by the
1-byte tree height field).