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The rate of a spring is determined by diameter, active coil count and wire size. Most springs are built to a fixed diameter; a spring designer must decide on the best wire size and coil count to produce the desired rate. If smaller diameter wire is chosen (which can soften the rate), than less active coils (which can stiffen the rate) will be needed to achieve the desired rate.
