GitHub Copilot Premium Requests & Code Generation Calculator

Calculate how much code GitHub Copilot can generate based on premium requests. Estimate endpoints, functions, and project capacity.

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Code Generation Capacity

💻 Estimated Code Generation
52,500 lines

of code can be generated

🔌 API Endpoints
255
~200 lines each
âš¡ Functions
450
~117 lines each
📱 Mobile App Screens
9.0
full-featured

💡 Plan Recommendation

📋 Recommended PlanCopilot Pro ($10/month)
💰 Monthly Cost$10.00

📚 Real-World Examples

  • 300 requests (Pro): ~52,500 lines, ~255 endpoints, ~9 mobile screens
  • 1,500 requests (Pro+): ~262,500 lines, ~1,275 endpoints, ~45 mobile screens
  • 5,000 requests: ~875,000 lines, ~4,250 endpoints, ~150 mobile screens

* Code completions are unlimited and don't count as premium requests. Estimates based on average code generation patterns.

GitHub Copilot Premium Requests & Code Generation Calculator

Calculate how much code GitHub Copilot can generate based on your premium requests. Understand the relationship between requests and code generation capacity for your projects.

How GitHub Copilot Premium Requests Work

GitHub Copilot offers several plans with different premium request allowances:

- Copilot Pro: Unlimited code completions, includes premium requests for Copilot Chat and advanced features- Copilot Pro+: All Pro features with more premium requests included
- Copilot Business: Team-wide AI pair programming with premium requests per user
- Copilot Enterprise: Advanced security and compliance with higher premium request limits

Premium requests are used for Copilot Chat and advanced features. Code completions are unlimited and don't count as premium requests. Additional premium requests beyond plan limits may incur overage charges.

Note: For current pricing, plan details, and overage rates, please refer to GitHub Copilot's official website as pricing may change.

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Code Generation Estimates

Based on typical usage patterns, each premium request in GitHub Copilot can generate approximately:

- 100-250 lines of code per request (average: 175 lines)
- 0.5-1.2 API endpoints per request (average: 0.85 endpoints)
- 1-2 functions per request (average: 1.5 functions)
- 0.02-0.04 mobile app screens per request (average: 0.03 screens)

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Real-World Examples

300 Premium Requests (Pro Plan) Can Generate:

- ~52,500 lines of code
- ~255 API endpoints (with ~200 lines each)
- ~450 functions
- ~9 mobile app screens (full-featured)

1,500 Premium Requests (Pro+ Plan) Can Generate:
- ~262,500 lines of code
- ~1,275 API endpoints
- ~2,250 functions
- ~45 mobile app screens

5,000 Premium Requests Can Generate:
- ~875,000 lines of code
- ~4,250 API endpoints
- ~7,500 functions
- ~150 mobile app screens

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Understanding Your Results

- Estimated Lines of Code: Total lines of code that can be generated

- Estimated API Endpoints: Number of REST API endpoints (assuming ~200 lines each)
- Estimated Functions: Number of functions/methods that can be generated
- Estimated Mobile App Screens: Number of full-featured mobile screens
- Estimated Monthly Cost: Cost based on plan and usage (check GitHub Copilot's official site for current pricing)
- Recommended Plan: Best plan for your usage level
- Overage Cost: Additional cost if requests exceed plan limits (check official site for current overage rates)

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Tips for Maximizing Premium Requests

- Use premium requests for Copilot Chat and complex code generation

- Code completions are unlimited and don't count as premium requests
- Consider Pro+ plan if you need more than 300 requests monthly
- Monitor your usage to avoid unexpected overage charges

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About GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot uses premium requests for advanced features like Copilot Chat, which can generate complex code, explain code, and help with debugging. Code completions (inline suggestions) are unlimited and don't consume premium requests. Each premium request can handle substantial code generation tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many lines of code can one GitHub Copilot premium request generate?
A: On average, one premium request (via Copilot Chat) can generate 100-250 lines of code. Complex features may generate 300-400 lines, while simpler tasks generate 50-100 lines.
Q: Do code completions count as premium requests?
A: No, code completions (inline suggestions) are unlimited on all Copilot plans and don't count as premium requests. Only Copilot Chat and advanced features consume premium requests.
Q: How many API endpoints can I generate with 300 premium requests?
A: With 300 premium requests, you can generate approximately 255 API endpoints, assuming each endpoint requires about 0.85 requests and generates 200 lines of code.
Q: What happens if I exceed my premium request limit?
A: Additional premium requests beyond your plan's limit may incur overage charges. Check GitHub Copilot's official website for current overage rates. Consider upgrading to a higher plan if you consistently exceed limits.

Last updated: January 2, 2026