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Free IEEE Citation Generator

The go-to citation style for engineering and computer science

About IEEE Style

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a widely used citation style that follows the numbered citation system. In-text citations use the Bracketed numbers [1] format, and sources are compiled in a References at the end of the paper. The current version is the standard. IEEE is commonly adopted in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology.

Key Features

Citation System
Numbered
In-Text Format
Bracketed numbers [1]
Reference List Name
References
Edition
standard
Fields
Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology

How to Use Our IEEE Generator

  1. Paste your source identifier— enter a DOI, URL, ISBN, or BibTeX entry into the citation generator.
  2. Select IEEE as your citation style— choose IEEE from our library of 10,832+ citation styles.
  3. Copy your formatted citation— click copy or export your References in your preferred format (text, BibTeX, Word, and more).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IEEE?
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is a citation style that uses a numbered system with Bracketed numbers [1] for in-text citations. The end-of-paper list is called the References. It is the standard and is commonly used in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology.
Is the IEEE citation generator free?
Yes, CitationEasy's IEEE citation generator is 100% free to use with no account required. You can generate unlimited IEEE citations by pasting a DOI, URL, ISBN, or BibTeX entry. We support over 10,832 citation styles including IEEE.
How do I cite in IEEE format?
To cite in IEEE format, paste your source's DOI, URL, ISBN, or BibTeX entry into our generator, select IEEE as your citation style, and copy the formatted citation. IEEE uses Bracketed numbers [1] for in-text citations and lists references in a References at the end of your paper.
What fields use IEEE?
IEEE is commonly used in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology. It is widely recognized in these disciplines because its numbered system and References format meet the documentation standards expected by journals and institutions in these fields.