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Subnet Calculator

Enter IP address and CIDR to calculate subnet information.

Subnet Calculator

Enter an IPv4 address and CIDR (subnet mask bits) to calculate network address, broadcast address, usable host range, and other subnet information.

What is a Subnet?

A subnet is a logical subdivision of an IP network. Subnetting allows for efficient use of IP address space, improves network security, and enhances network performance by reducing broadcast domains. CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) notation is used to specify subnet size.

Key Features

  • Calculate network address and broadcast address
  • Display subnet mask in dotted decimal and hex notation
  • Calculate usable host range (first and last host)
  • Show total number of hosts and usable hosts
  • Support for all CIDR notations (/1 to /32)

Applications of Subnet Calculator

A subnet calculator is essential for network design, IP address allocation planning, firewall rule configuration, and routing table setup. Network administrators use it to determine the number of available hosts and accurately set network ranges for efficient network configuration.

How to Use Subnet Calculator

  1. Enter a valid IPv4 address (e.g., 192.168.1.0)
  2. Enter CIDR notation (e.g., /24 for 255.255.255.0)
  3. Click 'Calculate' to compute subnet information
  4. Review the network details including usable host range

Pro Tips

  • Use /24 for standard 256-address subnets (254 usable hosts)
  • Remember that network and broadcast addresses cannot be assigned to hosts
  • For point-to-point links, use /30 or /31 to minimize IP waste
  • Plan your subnets with future growth in mind to avoid renumbering