ISO - International Organization for Standardization
ISO Standards Calculator - An international standard setting body that standardizes technical rules worldwide. This tool helps understand and work with ISO standard numbering formats and versions including International, European (EN), and British (BS) standards.
ISO Standards Overview
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer of voluntary international standards. ISO standards cover a wide variety of domains including:
- Mechanical, Machinery, Chemistry, Coatings
- Construction, Metals, Aerospace, Fuels
- Energy, Transportation, Information
- Image Technology, Quality, Measurements
- Safety, Environment, Medical, Consumer Goods
ISO Numbering Format
ISO standards follow the format:
ISO nnnnn:yyyy: Title
Where:
- nnnnn = standard number (5 digits)
- yyyy = year published (4 digits)
- Title = description of the subject
Standard Versions
- ISO nnnnn = International Standard
- EN ISO nnnnn = European version
- BS EN ISO nnnnn = British version
- ISO TR nnnnn = Technical Report