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-Xmine / -Xmaxe

Set the minimum and maximum amounts by which the garbage collector expands the heap.

Syntax

Setting Default
-Xmine<size> 1 MB
-Xmaxe<size> 0 (unlimited expansion)

See Using -X command-line options for more information about the <size> parameter.

Explanation

Typically, the garbage collector expands the heap by the amount required to restore the free space to 30% (or the amount specified by -Xminf).

If heap expansion is required: