IPv4 to Integer Converter

Convert IPv4 addresses to 32-bit integer representation with detailed breakdown

What is IPv4 to Integer Conversion?

IPv4 to Integer conversion transforms a standard IPv4 address into a single 32-bit integer value. This representation is commonly used in databases, programming APIs, and network calculations where a single numeric value is more efficient than storing four separate octets. The conversion treats the IPv4 address as a big-endian 32-bit unsigned integer.

How Does IPv4 to Integer Conversion Work?

The conversion process treats the IPv4 address as a 32-bit big-endian integer. Here's the step-by-step process:

  1. Validate the IPv4 address: Ensure each octet is between 0 and 255
  2. Apply bit shifting: Each octet is shifted to its position in the 32-bit integer
  3. Calculate the sum: (octet1 × 2²⁴) + (octet2 × 2¹⁶) + (octet3 × 2⁸) + octet4
  4. Handle unsigned/signed: Show both unsigned (0-4,294,967,295) and signed representations
  5. Generate additional formats: Create hexadecimal and binary representations

This integer format is widely used in network programming, database storage, and IP range calculations!