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Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
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Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
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### Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

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PricingInput $0.0509 / 1M tokens

Output $0.335 / 1M tokens

API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint

Anthropic Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models

Use with Claude Code

cURL Example

ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses.

Temperature0.7

Max Tokens1000

Top P0.9

Frequency Penalty0

Presence Penalty0

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About Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
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Llama 3.2 3B is a 3-billion-parameter multilingual large language model, optimized for advanced natural language processing tasks like dialogue generation, reasoning, and summarization. Designed with the latest transformer architecture, it...

### Technical Specifications

Model IDmeta-llama-llama-3.2-3b-instructCategoryLLM ModelsTaskText GenerationPrice$0.192950 per million tokensAddedFebruary 20, 2026

### Key Features

- Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API
- Streaming response with token-by-token output
- Function calling and tool use support
- System prompts and role-based messaging
- JSON mode and structured output

### Quick Start

Integrate Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) to get started.

PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP

```
<code>import requests
import json

url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions"

headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

data = {
        "model_id": "meta-llama-llama-3.2-3b-instruct",
        "messages": [
            {
                "role": "user",
                "content": "Hello!"
            }
        ],
        "max_tokens": 1000,
        "key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }

try:
    response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
    response.raise_for_status()  # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX)
    result = response.json()
    print("API Response:")
    print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err:
    print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}")
except Exception as err:
    print(f"Other error occurred: {err}")</code>
```

### Pricing

Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct API costs $0.192950 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing)

### Use Cases

- AI chatbots and virtual assistants
- Code generation and developer tools
- Content writing and copywriting automation
- Data analysis, summarization, and extraction

[Learn more about Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/meta-llama-32-3b-instruct) [Browse LLM Models](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models?feature=llmaster) [More from Meta Llama](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/open_router) [View Pricing](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing)

Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct FAQ
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### What is Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct?

Llama 3.2 3B is a 3-billion-parameter multilingual large language model, optimized for advanced natural language processing tasks like dialogue generation, reasoning, and summarization. Designed with the latest transformer architecture, it...

### How do I use the Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct API?

You can integrate Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "meta-llama-llama-3.2-3b-instruct" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation.

### How much does Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct cost?

Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct costs $0.192950 per million tokens. ModelsLab uses pay-per-use pricing with no minimum commitments. A free tier is available to get started.

### What is the Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct model ID?

The model ID for Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is "meta-llama-llama-3.2-3b-instruct". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model.

### Does Meta: Llama 3.2 3B Instruct have a free tier?

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