/19 Subnet Mask: 255.255.224.0
A /19 prefix fixes the first 19 bits of the address as the network, leaving 13 bits for hosts. That gives 8,192 addresses, of which 8,190 can be assigned to hosts.
| CIDR notation | /19 |
| Subnet mask | 255.255.224.0 |
| Wildcard mask | 0.0.31.255 |
| Binary mask | 11111111.11111111.11100000.00000000 |
| Hex mask | 0xFFFFE000 |
| Total addresses | 8,192 |
| Usable hosts | 8,190 |
Example: 172.16.0.0/19
- Network address: 172.16.0.0
- First usable host: 172.16.0.1
- Last usable host: 172.16.31.254
- Broadcast address: 172.16.31.255
When to use a /19 subnet
Entire VPCs or campus networks. /16 is the largest CIDR block AWS allows for a VPC.
- 2,048 /19 subnets fit in a /8.
- 8 /19 subnets fit in a /16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the subnet mask for /19?
The subnet mask for /19 is 255.255.224.0, and its wildcard (inverse) mask is 0.0.31.255.
How many hosts are in a /19?
A /19 contains 8,192 addresses. Subtracting the network and broadcast addresses leaves 8,190 usable hosts.