Azure VM Instance
Standard_B16pls_v2
The Standard_B16pls_v2 is a burstable Azure VM instance with 16 vCPUs and 32 GB of memory, powered by ARM. Cost-effective for variable workloads like dev/test environments, small databases, and microservices. On-demand pricing starts at $0.3170/hr in Central India.
Price History
Pricing by Region
| Region | On-Demand ↑ | Spot | Reserved 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central India | $0.317 | $0.285 | $0.187 |
| West US 3 | $0.425 | $0.383 | $0.251 |
| East US | $0.476 | $0.428 | $0.281 |
| East US 2 | $0.476 | $0.428 | $0.281 |
| West US 2 | $0.476 | $0.428 | $0.281 |
| Sweden Central | $0.487 | $0.438 | $0.288 |
| Canada Central | $0.521 | $0.469 | $0.308 |
| North Europe | $0.521 | $0.469 | $0.308 |
| France Central | $0.533 | $0.480 | $0.314 |
| UK South | $0.533 | $0.480 | $0.314 |
| Central US | $0.538 | $0.427 | $0.281 |
| Germany West Central | $0.544 | $0.490 | $0.321 |
| West Europe | $0.544 | $0.490 | $0.321 |
| West US | $0.567 | $0.510 | $0.334 |
| South Central US | $0.571 | $0.514 | $0.337 |
| Switzerland North | $0.598 | $0.538 | — |
| Australia East | $0.601 | $0.541 | $0.354 |
| Southeast Asia | $0.601 | $0.541 | $0.354 |
| Japan East | $0.612 | $0.551 | $0.361 |
| East Asia | $0.657 | $0.591 | $0.388 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Standard_B16pls_v2?
- The Standard_B16pls_v2 is a burstable Azure VM instance with 16 vCPUs and 32 GB of memory, powered by ARM. Cost-effective for variable workloads like dev/test environments, small databases, and microservices. On-demand pricing starts at $0.3170/hr in Central India.
- What is the cheapest region for Standard_B16pls_v2?
- Central India at $0.317/hr on-demand.
- How much does Standard_B16pls_v2 cost per month?
- Starting at $231.41/mo on-demand in Central India, or $208.27/mo with spot pricing.