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Usable Hosts Calculator

Calculate the number of usable IPv4 hosts from a CIDR prefix.

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Use this Usable Hosts Calculator to find how many usable IPv4 host addresses are available in a subnet based on CIDR notation. It is useful for subnetting practice, network planning, and quick IPv4 calculations.

About this tool

Use this Usable Hosts Calculator to find how many usable IPv4 host addresses are available in a subnet based on CIDR notation. It is useful for subnetting practice, network planning, and quick IPv4 calculations.

Use usable hosts calculator when you need a fast browser-based result without extra setup. It works well for quick checks, one-off tasks, and routine formatting or calculation work.

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Why use this tool

How to use

  1. Enter a CIDR prefix like /24 or just 24.
  2. Run the tool to calculate the subnet size.
  3. Review total addresses and usable host count.
  4. Use the result for planning or subnetting practice.

Examples

Example

Input

24

Output

CIDR: /24
Total Addresses: 256
Usable Hosts: 254

Shows the standard usable host count for a /24 subnet.

Example

Input

30

Output

CIDR: /30
Total Addresses: 4
Usable Hosts: 2

Useful for very small IPv4 subnets.

Common errors

The prefix is outside the valid range.

Fix: Use a CIDR value between 0 and 32.

Users expect IPv6 calculations.

Fix: This tool is only for IPv4 host calculations.

Users confuse total addresses with usable hosts.

Fix: Remember usable hosts usually exclude network and broadcast addresses.

FAQ

What does this tool calculate?

It calculates total IPv4 addresses and usable host addresses from a CIDR prefix.

What input format should I use?

Use a prefix like 24 or /24.

Does it support IPv6?

No. This version is for IPv4 only.

Why are usable hosts fewer than total addresses?

Because standard IPv4 subnets reserve one address for the network and one for broadcast.

What is the usable host count for /24?

A /24 subnet has 254 usable IPv4 hosts.

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