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Jun 18, 2024 · Databases

Why MySQL Tables Should Stay Below 20 Million Rows: A Deep Dive into InnoDB Page Structure

This article examines the practical limits of MySQL single‑table row counts, explains how InnoDB stores data in 16 KB pages, analyzes B+‑tree index structures, and provides formulas and experiments that justify the commonly cited 20 million‑row guideline.