IP Address Calculator Tools

Free calculators to help you work with IP addresses, subnets, CIDR notation, and network ranges

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IPv4 Subnet Calculator

Figure out subnet masks, find network addresses, see how many hosts you can fit, and convert everything to binary if you need to.

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IPv6 Subnet Calculator

Work with IPv6 addresses, calculate prefix lengths, see address ranges, and switch between short and long notation formats.

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CIDR Calculator

Convert CIDR notation (like /24) to subnet masks and back, figure out what IPs are in a range, and see your network boundaries.

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IP Range Calculator

Find all the IPs between two addresses, count how many you've got, see if one range fits inside another, and turn ranges into CIDR blocks.

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Wildcard Mask Calculator

Calculate wildcard masks for access control lists, match specific IP patterns, and create firewall rules without the headache.

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DNS Checker

Check DNS propagation across 20+ global servers. Verify A, MX, CNAME, TXT records and monitor DNS changes worldwide in real-time.

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Quick Reference

Common subnet masks and CIDR notations

/24 255.255.255.0 254 hosts
/16 255.255.0.0 65,534 hosts
/8 255.0.0.0 16M hosts
Class C 192.0.0.0 - 223.255.255.255

Why Use Our Calculators?

Real-time Calculations

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Mobile Responsive

Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Export Capabilities

Export results to CSV or JSON for easy documentation

What is a Subnet Calculator?

A subnet calculator is basically a tool that helps you figure out how to break up a network into smaller pieces. Think of it like dividing a big apartment building into individual units - you need to know how many units you can fit, what addresses they'll have, and how to keep them organized.

When you're working with IP addresses, especially IPv4 addresses, you've got a limited number of them to work with. A subnet calculator takes an IP address and a subnet mask (or CIDR notation like /24) and tells you things like the network address, broadcast address, how many usable host addresses you get, and what the IP range looks like. It's super handy because doing this math by hand is tedious and you'll probably make mistakes.

Our subnet calculator handles the older IPv4 format and the newer IPv6 addresses. For IPv4, it converts between different formats - like showing you the subnet mask in dotted decimal (255.255.255.0), CIDR notation (/24), or even in binary if you're into that kind of thing. It also does wildcard masks, which are useful for access control lists and routing configurations.

Whether you're planning a new network, troubleshooting connectivity issues, or just trying to understand how subnetting works, a good subnet calculator saves you time and helps prevent configuration errors that could bring down your network.

How to Use Our IP Calculator Tools

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Choose Your Calculator Type

First, pick which calculator you need. If you're working with regular IP addresses like 192.168.1.1, use the IPv4 subnet calculator. For newer IPv6 addresses with colons, grab the IPv6 calculator. Need to work with CIDR notation? We've got a dedicated CIDR calculator for that. There's also a range calculator if you want to see all the IPs in a subnet, and a wildcard mask calculator for ACL configurations.

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Enter Your IP Address

Type in the IP address you're working with. For example, if you enter 192.168.1.0, the calculator will use that as your starting point. You can also specify the subnet mask either as a dotted decimal (like 255.255.255.0) or using CIDR notation (like /24). The tool accepts both formats, so use whichever one you're more comfortable with.

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Get Instant Results

Once you enter the information, the calculator shows you everything you need right away. You'll see the network address, broadcast address, the range of usable IP addresses, how many hosts you can fit in that subnet, and the subnet mask in different formats. Some calculators also show you the binary representation, which can be helpful for understanding how subnetting actually works under the hood.

Benefits of Using Online Subnet Calculators

Save Time

Instead of manually calculating subnet masks and network ranges, you get instant results. What used to take minutes now happens in seconds, letting you focus on actually configuring your network instead of doing math.

Prevent Errors

Manual calculations are prone to mistakes, especially when you're dealing with binary conversions or large subnet ranges. Our calculators do the math correctly every time, so you don't accidentally create overlapping subnets or misconfigure routing tables.

Multiple Formats

Need CIDR notation? Binary? Dotted decimal? Our tools convert between all the common formats automatically. This is super useful when you're working with different systems that expect different notation styles.

Free & Accessible

No downloads, no registration, no credit card required. Just open the calculator in your browser and start using it. Works on any device with internet access, so you can calculate subnets from your phone if you need to.

Key Features of Our IP Calculator Tools

IPv4 & IPv6 Support

Our calculators handle both traditional IPv4 addresses and modern IPv6 addresses. Whether you're working with 192.168.1.1 or 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334, we've got you covered.

CIDR Notation Conversion

Easily convert between CIDR notation (like /24) and subnet masks (like 255.255.255.0). The calculator shows you both formats so you can use whichever one your system requires.

Subnet Mask Calculation

Automatically calculate subnet masks for any IP address and prefix length. See the mask in dotted decimal format, CIDR notation, and binary representation.

Wildcard Mask Calculator

Calculate wildcard masks for access control lists and routing configurations. Perfect for network administrators who need to configure ACLs on routers and firewalls.

IP Range Visualization

See the complete range of IP addresses in a subnet, from the network address to the broadcast address. Shows you exactly which IPs are available for use.

Binary Conversion

Convert IP addresses and subnet masks to binary format. This is helpful for understanding how subnetting works at the bit level and for educational purposes.

Common Use Cases for IP Calculators

Network Planning

When you're setting up a new network or expanding an existing one, subnet calculators help you figure out how to divide your IP address space efficiently. You can plan out your subnets ahead of time, making sure you have enough addresses for each department or location without wasting IPs.

Subnetting for VLANs

If you're configuring VLANs on a switch, each VLAN typically needs its own subnet. A subnet calculator helps you determine the right subnet size for each VLAN based on how many devices you expect to connect. This prevents you from running out of IPs or wasting address space.

CIDR Block Management

Cloud providers like AWS and Azure use CIDR notation for their VPCs and subnets. Our CIDR calculator makes it easy to work with these blocks, calculate available IP ranges, and ensure your subnets don't overlap when you're setting up multiple VPCs or regions.

Troubleshooting Network Issues

When something's not working on your network, a subnet calculator can help you verify that IP addresses are configured correctly. You can check if an IP falls within the expected subnet range, verify subnet masks match what they should be, and identify potential configuration errors.

Learning & Education

If you're studying networking or preparing for certifications like CCNA, subnet calculators are great learning tools. They show you the binary math behind subnetting, help you understand how CIDR notation works, and let you experiment with different subnet sizes to see how they affect available host addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions About IP Calculators

What is a subnet mask?
A subnet mask is a number that tells your network devices which part of an IP address is the network portion and which part is the host portion. It's like a zip code that groups addresses together. For example, a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (or /24 in CIDR notation) means the first 24 bits identify the network, and the last 8 bits are for individual devices on that network.
How do I calculate CIDR notation?
CIDR notation is just a way of writing the subnet mask as a number after a slash. The number tells you how many bits are used for the network portion. For example, /24 means 24 bits are for the network. Our CIDR calculator does this automatically - just enter your subnet mask and it'll show you the CIDR notation, or enter the CIDR notation and it'll show you the subnet mask.
What's the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 calculators?
IPv4 addresses are the older format - they look like four numbers separated by dots (192.168.1.1). IPv6 addresses are much longer and use colons (2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334). The calculators work the same way conceptually, but IPv6 has a different addressing scheme and uses prefix lengths instead of subnet masks. Our tools handle both formats correctly.
What is a wildcard mask?
A wildcard mask is basically the inverse of a subnet mask. Where a subnet mask uses 1s to identify the network portion, a wildcard mask uses 0s. They're commonly used in access control lists on routers and firewalls to match ranges of IP addresses. Our wildcard mask calculator converts between subnet masks and wildcard masks automatically.
How do I convert an IP address to binary?
Each octet (the numbers between the dots) in an IPv4 address gets converted to its 8-bit binary equivalent. For example, 192 becomes 11000000, 168 becomes 10101000, and so on. Our calculators show you the binary representation automatically when you enter an IP address, which is helpful for understanding how subnetting works at the bit level.
What is VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Masking)?
VLSM lets you use different subnet mask sizes within the same network. Instead of dividing everything into equal-sized subnets, you can make some subnets bigger (for departments with lots of devices) and others smaller (for point-to-point links that only need 2 IPs). Uses your IP address space more efficiently. Our subnet calculator supports VLSM calculations.
How do I calculate the broadcast address?
The broadcast address is the last address in a subnet - it's used to send data to all devices on that subnet. To calculate it, you take the network address and set all the host bits to 1. Our calculator shows you the broadcast address automatically for any subnet you enter, so you don't have to do the math yourself.
What is a default gateway?
The default gateway is usually the first usable IP address in a subnet (or sometimes the last). It's the router that devices use to send traffic to other networks. When you configure a device's IP address, you also set the default gateway so it knows where to send packets that aren't on the local network. Our calculators can help you determine which IP to use as your gateway.
How many hosts can I fit in a subnet?
That depends on your subnet mask. The formula is 2 to the power of (32 minus the CIDR number) minus 2. The minus 2 accounts for the network address and broadcast address, which can't be assigned to devices. For example, a /24 subnet gives you 254 usable host addresses. Our calculator shows you this number automatically for any subnet you enter.
What is classless subnetting?
Classless subnetting (CIDR) is the modern way of dividing networks. The old "classful" system had fixed subnet sizes (Class A, B, C), but classless subnetting lets you use any subnet size you want. This is much more flexible and efficient. All our calculators use classless subnetting, which is what everyone uses today.
Can I use these calculators offline?
Our calculators run entirely in your browser using JavaScript, so once the page loads, you don't need an internet connection to use them. However, you'll need internet to initially load the page. All calculations happen locally on your device, which also means your data stays private - nothing gets sent to our servers.
How accurate are the calculations?
Our calculators use standard networking formulas and algorithms that match what routers and network devices use. The results are mathematically accurate and follow RFC standards for IP addressing. If you're getting different results elsewhere, double-check that you're entering the same IP address and subnet mask values.