Free CIDR Subnet Calculator

Enter CIDR notation like 10.0.0.0/24 and get the full picture · network, broadcast, usable range, mask, and how many hosts fit.

Frequently asked

What does the /24 in CIDR notation mean?

The number of leading bits fixed as the network part. /24 fixes 24 bits, leaving 8 for hosts · 256 addresses, 254 usable. Each step down doubles the network: /23 is 512 addresses.

Why do security groups use CIDR ranges?

Firewall and cloud security-group rules allow traffic by CIDR block. A rule for 0.0.0.0/0 means "the entire internet" · fine for a public website's port 443, a serious finding on a database port.

Related tools

  • chmod Calculator · Toggle read/write/execute for owner, group, and others · and get the octal and symbolic chmod notation both ways.
  • Color Contrast Checker · Pick a text and background color and get the WCAG contrast ratio · with pass/fail for AA and AAA at normal and large text sizes.
  • MIME Type Lookup · Search by file extension or MIME type · get the correct Content-Type for serving any file, with notes on the security-sensitive ones.

Run a full security scan →