| Subnet Mask | 252.0.0.0 |
| HEX Code | FC.00.00.00 |
| Total IPs | 67,108,864 |
| Usable Hosts | 67,108,862 |
| Wildcard Mask | 3.255.255.255 |
| Network Class | 4 A |
Technical Analysis
The /6 subnet mask corresponds to a dotted-decimal mask of 252.0.0.0.
This /6 subnet provides 67,108,864 total addresses and 67,108,862 usable host addresses.
The subnet mask /6 uses 6 network bits and 26 host bits in binary representation.
The /6 CIDR notation is commonly used in network configurations where the usable host range excludes the network and broadcast addresses.
Network Context
| CIDR | Subnet Mask | Total IPs | Usable | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /32 | 255.255.255.255 | 1 | 1 | Host |
| /31 | 255.255.255.254 | 2 | 2 | 1/1 C |
| /30 | 255.255.255.252 | 4 | 2 | 1/2 C |
| /29 | 255.255.255.248 | 8 | 6 | 1/4 C |
| /28 | 255.255.255.240 | 16 | 14 | 1/8 C |
| /27 | 255.255.255.224 | 32 | 30 | 1/16 C |
| /26 | 255.255.255.192 | 64 | 62 | 1/32 C |
| /25 | 255.255.255.128 | 128 | 126 | 1/64 C |
| /24 | 255.255.255.0 | 256 | 254 | 1 C |
| /23 | 255.255.254.0 | 512 | 510 | 2 C |
| /22 | 255.255.252.0 | 1,024 | 1,022 | 4 C |
| /21 | 255.255.248.0 | 2,048 | 2,046 | 8 C |
| /20 | 255.255.240.0 | 4,096 | 4,094 | 16 C |
| /19 | 255.255.224.0 | 8,192 | 8,190 | 32 C |
| /18 | 255.255.192.0 | 16,384 | 16,382 | 64 C |
| /17 | 255.255.128.0 | 32,768 | 32,766 | 128 C |
| /16 | 255.255.0.0 | 65,536 | 65,534 | 1 B |
| /15 | 255.254.0.0 | 131,072 | 131,070 | 2 B |
| /14 | 255.252.0.0 | 262,144 | 262,142 | 4 B |
| /13 | 255.248.0.0 | 524,288 | 524,286 | 8 B |
| /12 | 255.240.0.0 | 1,048,576 | 1,048,574 | 16 B |
| /11 | 255.224.0.0 | 2,097,152 | 2,097,150 | 32 B |
| /10 | 255.192.0.0 | 4,194,304 | 4,194,302 | 64 B |
| /9 | 255.128.0.0 | 8,388,608 | 8,388,606 | 128 B |
| /8 | 255.0.0.0 | 16,777,216 | 16,777,214 | 1 A |
| /7 | 254.0.0.0 | 33,554,432 | 33,554,430 | 2 A |
| /6 | 252.0.0.0 | 67,108,864 | 67,108,862 | 4 A |
| /5 | 248.0.0.0 | 134,217,728 | 134,217,726 | 8 A |
| /4 | 240.0.0.0 | 268,435,456 | 268,435,454 | 16 A |
| /3 | 224.0.0.0 | 536,870,912 | 536,870,910 | 32 A |
| /2 | 192.0.0.0 | 1,073,741,824 | 1,073,741,822 | 64 A |
| /1 | 128.0.0.0 | 2,147,483,648 | 2,147,483,646 | 128 A |
| /0 | 0.0.0.0 | 4,294,967,296 | 4,294,967,294 | Default |
About /6 Subnet Configuration
Understanding the /6 Subnet Mask
The /6 subnet mask is one of the most frequently referenced configurations in network engineering. When working with a /6 subnet, network administrators need to understand the subnet mask /6 provides 67,108,864 total IP addresses. The subnet mask /6 translates to 252.0.0.0 in dotted-decimal format, which is the standard representation used in most network configuration interfaces.
Practical Applications of /6 CIDR
Common use cases for /6 CIDR include large network segments with extensive address space. The /6 subnet mask calculator helps engineers quickly determine network boundaries and available address ranges. Network designers often choose the /6 subnet when they need a balance between address space efficiency and network segmentation requirements.
Technical Specifications for /6 Networks
When configuring routing tables or firewall rules, understanding the /6 subnet characteristics is essential. The subnet mask /6 uses 6 network bits and 26 host bits, providing a clear binary representation of how IP addresses are divided. The wildcard mask of 3.255.255.255 is particularly useful in access control lists (ACLs) and routing protocols like OSPF, where you need to specify which bits should be matched or ignored.