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Vector reserve() in C++ STL

Last Updated : 23 Jul, 2025

In C++, vector reserve() is a built-in function that reserves the memory for at least a specified number of elements in the vector. It changes the capacity of the vector such that you can add at least the specified number of elements without triggering the internal memory reallocation.

Let’s take a quick look at an example that illustrates vector reserve() method:

#include <bits/stdc++.h>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    vector<int> v;
    
    // Increase the capacity of vector
    v.reserve(9);
    cout << v.capacity();
  
    return 0;
}

This article covers the syntax, usage, and common examples of vector reserve() method in C++:

The vector reserve() is the member method of std::vector class defined inside <vector> header file.

v.reserve(n);

• n: Number of elements for which the memory is to be reserved.

• This function does not return any value.

The following examples demonstrates the use of vector reserve() method for different scenarios and purposes:

#include <bits/stdc++.h>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    vector<int> v(5);
    
    // Capacity initially
    cout << v.capacity() << endl;

    // Increase the capacity of vector
    v.reserve(9);

    cout << v.capacity();
    return 0;
}

Explanation: Initially the capacity of vector is 5, with vector reserve() we increase the capacity of vector to 9.

#include <bits/stdc++.h>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    vector<int> v(5);

    // Increase the capacity of vector
    v.reserve(9);
  
  	// Decrease the capacity
  	v.reserve(7);

    cout << v.capacity();
  
    return 0;
}

Explanation: The vector reserve() method increase the capacity of vector, but cannot not decrease it.

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