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Use this CIDR Calculator to analyze an IPv4 CIDR block and return important subnet details such as subnet mask, network address, broadcast address, first usable IP, last usable IP, and usable host count. It is useful for subnet planning, firewall rules, routing, network labs, and day-to-day infrastructure work.
CIDR Calculator is useful for quick network checks, validation, and troubleshooting when you want a simple browser-based result.
A CIDR calculator converts CIDR notation into subnet details such as mask, network range, broadcast address, and usable hosts.
CIDR notation combines an IP address with a prefix length, such as 192.168.1.0/24.
CIDR Calculator starts from CIDR notation, while IP Range Calculator may focus more generally on subnet boundaries and host ranges.
This version is focused on IPv4 CIDR calculation.
In many IPv4 subnets, the first address is the network address and the last is the broadcast address, so they are not counted as normal usable hosts.
CIDR Calculator is useful for quick network checks, validation, and troubleshooting when you want a simple browser-based result.
Start by checking the input format, removing accidental spaces or unsupported characters, and comparing your input against the example pattern on the page.
Fix: Use full CIDR notation such as 192.168.1.0/24 instead of only an IP address.
Fix: For IPv4 CIDR, the prefix must be between /0 and /32.
Fix: Remember that many IPv4 subnets reserve the first and last address for network and broadcast.
If you want to see realistic input and output patterns, open the examples page. If you want step-by-step usage guidance, open the guide page.
Open the main CIDR Calculator page to test your own input and generate a live result.