How to Cite a Book in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite printed and electronic books in IEEE format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
IEEE Reference List Format
Here is the standard IEEE format for citing a book in your reference list:
[1] A. A. Author, Title of Book. Place: Publisher, Year.
IEEE Example for a Book
A complete IEEE reference for a book, formatted by the official IEEE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
[1] A. Okafor, The craft of research writing, 2nd ed. Cambridge: University Press, 2019.
Matching in-text citation: [1]
IEEE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
[1, p. 45]
Narrative
In [1], Smith explains...
Key IEEE Formatting Rules
- Italicize the book title.
- Include place, publisher, and year.
- Use "ch." for chapter and "pp." for pages.
- Abbreviate author first names.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your book.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the IEEE (standard) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match IEEE requirements.
Evidence and review notes
Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.
CSL style record: ieee.csl
Metadata to collect
- author or editor
- book title
- edition
- publisher
- publication year
- ISBN
Common metadata traps
- Match the ISBN and year to the edition you actually used.
- Do not cite the whole book when your source is a chapter by another author.
Editorial sources
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a book in IEEE?
- To cite a book in IEEE (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the IEEE format for a book citation?
- The IEEE format for a book is: [1] A. A. Author, Title of Book. Place: Publisher, Year.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a book in IEEE?
- In IEEE, the in-text citation for the example above is [1, p. 45]
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