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How to use this calculator.
Expected token arithmetic with constant mean length and utilization; each epoch rounds up its own step count. Padding tokens are modeled as capacity minus useful tokens.
Start with your inputs
Enter dataset sequences (count), mean sequence tokens (tokens), training epochs (count), packed batch capacity (tokens), packing utilization (%). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Dataset sequences (count) | 1000 |
| Mean sequence tokens (tokens) | 100 |
| Training epochs (count) | 3 |
| Packed batch capacity (tokens) | 1000 |
| Packing utilization (%) | 80 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, useful training tokens (tokens) is 300,000. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Useful training tokens (tokens) | 300,000 |
| Optimizer steps (count) | 375 |
| Allocated batch token positions (tokens) | 375,000 |
How this is calculated
Useful training tokens (tokens)
Multiply dataset sequence count, mean length and epochs.
Optimizer steps (count)
Divide one epoch tokens by useful batch capacity, round up and multiply epochs.
Allocated batch token positions (tokens)
Multiply steps by nominal batch capacity.
Symbols and units
- a
- Dataset sequences (count)
- b
- Mean sequence tokens (tokens)
- c
- Training epochs (count)
- d
- Packed batch capacity (tokens)
- e
- Packing utilization (%)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Expected token arithmetic with constant mean length and utilization; each epoch rounds up its own step count. Padding tokens are modeled as capacity minus useful tokens.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Useful training tokens (tokens); Optimizer steps (count); Allocated batch token positions (tokens). The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Expected token arithmetic with constant mean length and utilization; each epoch rounds up its own step count. Padding tokens are modeled as capacity minus useful tokens.
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Further reading
OpenStax Prealgebra 2e — arithmetic and proportions ↗
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