Subnet Mask Calculator
Convert between a subnet mask, a prefix length and a wildcard mask.
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- No signup
- Nothing uploaded
- No watermark
Network
192.168.1.128
Broadcast
192.168.1.191
Usable hosts
62
Subnet mask
255.255.255.192
- Address
- 192.168.1.130
- Prefix
- /26
- Host range
- 192.168.1.129 – 192.168.1.190
- Wildcard mask
- 0.0.0.63used by Cisco ACLs — the inverse of the subnet mask
- Total addresses
- 64
- Address class
- Chistorical — classless routing replaced this in 1993
- Scope
- Private (RFC 1918) — the usual home router range
- Address in binary
- 11000000.10101000.00000001.10000010
- Mask in binary
- 11111111.11111111.11111111.11000000
How to Use the Subnet Mask Calculator Online
Converts between a dotted-decimal mask, a prefix length and a wildcard mask. The wildcard is the one worth checking: it is the bitwise inverse, so /24 is 255.255.255.0 as a mask and 0.0.0.255 as a wildcard, and Cisco access lists want the second while almost everything else wants the first.
No software to install Free Works on any device
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Subnet Mask Calculator
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1. Type an address, with a prefix or a mask
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2. Everything is worked out as you type — network, broadcast, range and host count
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3. It is pure arithmetic, so it works on private ranges and networks that do not exist yet
What is the Subnet Mask Calculator?
Converts between a dotted-decimal mask, a prefix length and a wildcard mask. The wildcard is the one worth checking: it is the bitwise inverse, so /24 is 255.255.255.0 as a mask and 0.0.0.255 as a wildcard, and Cisco access lists want the second while almost everything else wants the first.
Why Use IP and Network Calculators?
Subnet masks, CIDR ranges and download times all come down to binary maths that is easy to slip on. These calculators do the sums in the page, so you can plan an address range or check a speed claim with confidence.
“One wrong subnet mask can take a whole office offline.”
- Subnets worked out instantly
- CIDR ranges made clear
- Download times estimated
- Browser details revealed
- Usable host counts shown
- IPv4 and IPv6 conversions
- MAC addresses checked
- No commands to install
Popular Uses for Subnet Calculators
Network jobs at home and at work often start with one of these sums.
- Planning an office network Split an address block into subnets for each floor, team or guest WiFi.
- Reading CIDR notation See the first address, last address and host count behind a range like /24.
- Download estimates Work out how long a large file will take on a given connection speed.
- Speed claims Turn megabits per second into megabytes to see what a plan really delivers.
- Device lookups Find the maker of a network card from its MAC address prefix.
- Browser checks See your user agent and browser details when a support team asks.
- WebSocket tests Connect to a WebSocket endpoint and watch messages go back and forth.
- IPv6 planning Convert an IPv4 address into IPv6 form while preparing a migration.
What You Can Do with the Subnet Mask Calculator
Handles /31 and /32 correctly, not just the common cases
Shows the network, broadcast and usable host range together, which is the whole answer
Handles IPv6 at full length rather than truncating it for display
Why Use ToolXkit for Subnet Mask Calculator?
Your files stay with you
Everything runs inside your browser. Nothing you open or type is uploaded to a server.
Free, with no catch
No signup, no watermark and no daily limit on how often you use it.
Fast
Results appear in seconds, because nothing has to travel over the internet and back.
Works on any device
Use it on a computer, tablet or phone, in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
Nothing to install
No app, no extension and no desktop program. Open the page and start.
Made for real people
Plain words and clear buttons, built by one developer who wanted tools like this to exist.
Network Tools for Different Users
Network administrators
Plan subnets, check CIDR ranges and size links for expected bandwidth.
Networking students
Practise subnetting for CCNA and other exams, and check answers quickly.
Developers
Test WebSocket servers, parse user agents and inspect TCP header fields.
IT support staff
Collect browser details and estimate transfer times while helping users.
Small office owners
Understand router settings and IP ranges without calling a technician every time.
Streamers and gamers
Check upload speed, latency and packet loss figures before a stream.
Best Times to Work Out a Subnet
Network calculators help when you are:
- Setting up a new router
- Studying for a networking exam
- Adding a guest WiFi network
- Estimating a large upload
- Comparing broadband plans
- Identifying an unknown device
- Moving to IPv6
- Debugging a WebSocket connection
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about this tool.
When do I need a wildcard mask instead?
For Cisco access control lists and OSPF configuration, which take the inverse of a subnet mask — /24 is 255.255.255.0 as a mask and 0.0.0.255 as a wildcard. Entering one where the other is expected produces a rule that silently matches the wrong traffic.
Can a subnet mask have gaps in it?
No. A valid mask is a run of ones followed by a run of zeros with nothing in between, which is why 255.255.255.0 is valid and 255.0.255.0 is not. That contiguity is what makes a prefix length able to describe it at all.
Is Subnet Mask Calculator accurate enough for real network work?
The maths behind addresses and ranges is exact, so the results match what a router expects. Double-check the input, especially the prefix length, since one wrong digit changes the whole range.
Do the calculators scan my network?
No. The subnet and speed calculators only work with the numbers you type in. They send no traffic into your network, and the only tool that connects anywhere is the WebSocket Tester, to the address you enter.
Why is my real download slower than the estimate?
The calculator assumes the full connection speed is available. In practice, WiFi, other devices, server limits and protocol overhead eat into it, so real downloads often take somewhat longer.
Is Subnet Mask Calculator free and private?
Yes. It costs nothing and needs no account. What you type stays in your browser and is never sent to ToolXkit, which matters when it describes a real company network.
What is the difference between Mbps and MBps?
Mbps means megabits per second, the unit broadband plans use. MBps means megabytes per second, the unit most download windows show. One byte is eight bits, so 100 Mbps is about 12.5 MBps.
Further reading
- RFC 4632: CIDR (IETF) The IETF standard for CIDR notation and how address blocks are divided.
- RFC 1918: Private address space (IETF) The ranges of private IP addresses meant for home and office networks.
- Number Resources (IANA) The body that hands out IP address blocks worldwide.
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