# 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/543b8a88b7b2d53ecc0e05386d79fd35cdd5695e/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).