How to Convert ISBN Numbers
In January 2007, the book publishing industry decided to start issuing 13-digit ISBN numbers instead of the previously accepted 10. While new numbers were issued to new applicants, publishers with the older 10-digit code have to convert that sequence to the 13-digit format as well. This task requires you to enter the10-digit code into an online conversion tool.
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Instructions
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Use the ISBN-13 Info website to convert your ISBN number. Type in the ISBN-10 number with or without dashes, and click "Convert." The page displays the new 13-digit code. You can also use the batch conversion tool if you need to change over a block of ISBNs at once by submitting your publisher information and the prefix of your ISBN block. This website also provides you with a description of how the tool performs the conversion.
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Convert your ISBN numbers using the Library of Congress' simple converter. This allows you to convert from ISBN-10 to 13 and vice-versa. Enter the original number you want to convert, select whether you want the tool to hyphenate the resulting ISBN, and click "Convert ISBN" to perform the action. The tool generates the converted code on the same page.
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Perform the ISBN conversion using R.R. Bowker's ISBN-13 Online Converter. Enter either the complete 10 -or 13-digit ISBN number, then click "Submit" to display the resulting converted number. You can also utilize Bowker's bulk converter, which charges a per-list fee, if you have a large file of ISBNs to change. The service allows you to download the newly converted list from your browser or via email.
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