# 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/e4bb19e83f9c426be18e2199d205e637240da374/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).