/16 Subnet Guide

Learn what a /16 IPv4 subnet means, including subnet mask, total addresses and usable hosts.

/16 CIDR Details

CIDR/16
Subnet Mask255.255.0.0
Total Addresses65,536
Usable Hosts65,534
Explanation: A /16 prefix uses 16 bits for the network and 16 bits for host addresses.

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Common uses for /16

This page is useful for subnet planning, CCNA study, MikroTik IP addressing, VLAN design and firewall documentation.