While there is no maximum number of requests per day, the following are the
per-minute usage limits for the Elevation API:
512 locations per request.
6,000 QPM requests per minute, calculated as the sum of
client-side and server-side
queries.
Adjust quota
Quota limits define the maximum number of requests allowed for a specific API or service within a
given timeframe. When the number of requests in your project reaches the quota limit, your service
stops responding to requests.
To modify a quota value for your API, follow these steps:
In the Cloud console, navigate to Google Maps Platform > Quotas.
Select the API for which you want to modify the quota.
Identify the quota value that you want to change, and select it using the checkbox.
Click Edit, enter a new quota value, and click Submit request.
View quota increase requests
To view all quota increase requests, including past and pending requests:
In the Cloud console, navigate to Google Maps Platform > Quotas.
Select the API for which you want to view the quota increase request.
[null,null,["Last updated 2025-08-28 UTC."],[[["\u003cp\u003eThe Elevation API utilizes a pay-as-you-go pricing model, charging per request based on volume with a $200 monthly credit available until February 28, 2025.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eUsage is subject to limits, including a maximum of 512 locations per request and 6,000 requests per minute across both client-side and server-side queries.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eTo manage costs, you can enable billing, include an API key or OAuth token with requests, and set daily quota limits in the Google Cloud console.\u003c/p\u003e\n"],["\u003cp\u003eYou can find pricing details on the Google Maps Platform pricing page, and further cost management resources are available through billing, pricing, reporting, and monitoring documentation.\u003c/p\u003e\n"]]],[],null,["# Elevation API Usage and Billing\n\n| **Reminder:** To use the Elevation API, you must [enable billing](https://console.cloud.google.com/project/_/billing/enable?utm_source=Docs_BillingNudge) on each of your projects and include an [API key](/maps/documentation/elevation/get-api-key) or OAuth token with all API or SDK requests.\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\nSKU details and pricing for the Elevation API\n---------------------------------------------\n\nThe following table shows the SKU details and pricing for the Elevation API.\n\n| Category | SKU Details | SKU Pricing |\n|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| **Pro** | [SKU: Elevation](/maps/billing-and-pricing/sku-details#elevation-pro-sku) | [Main pricing list](/maps/billing-and-pricing/pricing#map-loads-pricing) [India pricing list](/maps/billing-and-pricing/pricing-india#map-loads-pricing) |\n\n\nUsage limits\n------------\n\nWhile there is no maximum number of requests per day, the following are the\nper-minute usage limits for the Elevation API:\n\n- 512 locations per request.\n- 6,000 QPM requests per minute, calculated as the sum of [client-side](/maps/documentation/javascript/elevation) and server-side queries.\n\n\nAdjust quota\n------------\n\n\nQuota limits define the maximum number of requests allowed for a specific API or service within a\ngiven timeframe. When the number of requests in your project reaches the quota limit, your service\nstops responding to requests.\n| **Important:** To understand how an increase in quota could affect your bill, check out the [pricing calculator](https://mapsplatform.google.com/pricing/#pricing-calculator).\n\nTo modify a quota value for your API, follow these steps:\n\n1. In the Cloud console, navigate to **Google Maps Platform \\\u003e Quotas**.\n2. Select the API for which you want to modify the quota.\n3. Identify the quota value that you want to change, and select it using the checkbox.\n4. Click **Edit** , enter a new quota value, and click **Submit request**.\n\n### View quota increase requests\n\n| **Important:** You must have the appropriate [IAM permissions to view quota increase requests](https://cloud.google.com/docs/quotas/permissions#permissions_increase).\n\nTo view all quota increase requests, including past and pending requests:\n\n1. In the Cloud console, navigate to **Google Maps Platform \\\u003e Quotas**.\n2. Select the API for which you want to view the quota increase request.\n3. Click **Increase Requests**.\n\n| **Tip:** Make sure to monitor your quota usage regularly to avoid service interruptions. [Learn more about quotas and\n| quota alerts](/maps/billing-and-pricing/manage-costs#quotas).\n\nTerms of Use restrictions\n-------------------------\n\nFor information on terms of use, see\n[policies for the Elevation API](/maps/documentation/elevation/policies), and the\n[License Restrictions section](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/#3.-license.)\nof the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service. \n\n*** ** * ** ***"]]
