What is the maximum size of an Access 2010 database?

Is there a limit to the size of an Access database?

Access Database and Objects Maximum Limits and Specifications. Microsoft Access database: Maximum size of 2 gigabytes (includes all objects minus the space needed for system objects all database objects and data).

What is the maximum limit of column in MS Access 2010?

Microsoft Access has a limit of 255 columns per table. If you attempt to link to an external table that has more than 255 columns, Access will retrieve the first 255 columns only. With a linked table, you cannot choose which columns are retrieved.

What is the maximum number of rows in Access 2010?

There is no max. You can put the tables in a separate accdb and link to them from your front end (which has all the forms, reports, queries etc.) There is a maximum size of 2GB for an accdb file.

How do I increase the size of my Access database?

Open MS Access database file. Go to the Database Tools Menu, click on Compact and Repair Database. (This may take some time, which depends on the database file size). As you add, update the data, and change its design, a database file becomes larger.