diff --git a/build.xml b/build.xml
index 4df378eb89..aa945c68dd 100644
--- a/build.xml
+++ b/build.xml
@@ -777,7 +777,7 @@ under the License.
             <!-- We need a fair amount of memory to compile the xml schema, -->
             <!-- but limit it in case it goes wrong! -->
             <!-- Pick the right amount based on 32 vs 64 bit jvm -->
-            <condition property="ooxml.memory" value="768m" else="512m">
+            <condition property="ooxml.memory" value="1024m" else="768m">
                <equals arg1="${sun.arch.data.model}" arg2="64" />
             </condition>