Page table entries calculator

The Page table entries calculator computes page table entries from the relation entries = 2^(virtual bits - page offset bits). It takes 2 inputs (virtual address bits, page offset bits) and returns the page table entries. Because this is a pure mathematical or physical formula rather than a jurisdiction-specific rule, the result never changes over time: the same inputs always produce the same answer, so you can rely on it whether you are checking homework, sizing a design, or sanity-checking another tool. Enter your values in the fields below and the result updates instantly; you can also share a permalink that pre-fills the exact calculation, which is useful for teaching, reports, or collaboration. For example, with virtual address bits = 16, page offset bits = 8, the page table entries works out to 256, and the worked example further down the page shows every step so you can follow the arithmetic and reproduce it by hand. The method is the standard form documented by Documented methodology, and the figure above each result carries the date it was last verified. This tool is general information and is not a substitute for professional engineering, medical, financial, or scientific advice; always check critical results against the primary source and your own judgement.

With Virtual address bits = 16, Page offset bits = 8, the result is 256.

Formula: entries = 2^(virtual bits - page offset bits). Source: Documented methodology, as at 2026-06-22.

Page table entries256

Applies to: any numeric inputs. Method source: Documented methodology, checked 2026-06-22.

The formula

entries = 2^(virtual bits - page offset bits)

Worked example

With Virtual address bits = 16, Page offset bits = 8:

  1. entries = 2^(vbits - pbits)
  2. Page table entries = 256

This worked example is one of the automated golden-value tests this calculator must pass before it can publish.

What this assumes

  • Inputs are real numbers in the units shown.
  • The result is the exact value of entries = 2^(virtual bits - page offset bits); general information, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

What formula does this use?

entries = 2^(virtual bits - page offset bits), the standard form documented by Documented methodology.

Does the result ever change over time?

No. This is a pure formula with no external rate, so the same inputs always give the same result.

Official sources and verification

Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 2026-06-22. See our methodology. General information, not professional advice.