diff --git a/examples/peripherals/dedicated_gpio/soft_spi/main/soft_spi_master_main.c b/examples/peripherals/dedicated_gpio/soft_spi/main/soft_spi_master_main.c
index fcba23723a..ab8e2f28be 100644
--- a/examples/peripherals/dedicated_gpio/soft_spi/main/soft_spi_master_main.c
+++ b/examples/peripherals/dedicated_gpio/soft_spi/main/soft_spi_master_main.c
@@ -9,8 +9,6 @@
 #include "esp_check.h"
 #include "soft_spi.h"
 
-#define READ_COUNT  16
-
 const char* EXAMPLE_TAG = "soft_spi_master";
 
 void app_main(void)