Standardize US Phone Numbers with Multiple Format Options and Validation

Workflow Overview:

This n8n workflow template takes a US phone number as input, validates it, and returns it in multiple standard formats, including handling extensions. It's designed to streamline the process of standardizing phone number data within your automations.

How it Works:

Input: Accepts a phone number string as input. This number can be in various common formats (e.g., (555) 123-4567, 555.123.4567, +15551234567, 5551234567x890).

Formatting Removal: Strips all non-numeric characters to isolate the core number and any potential extension.

Validation:

• Country Code Check: Verifies if the number starts with the US country code (+1 or 1) or assumes US if no country code is present and the length is correct.

• Length Check: Ensures the main number component consists of exactly 10 digits after stripping formatting and the country code.

Output Generation (if valid): If the number passes validation, the workflow outputs the phone number in several standardized formats:

• Number Only: 5551234567

• E.164 Standard: +15551234567

• National Standard: (555) 123-4567

• Full National Standard: 1 (555) 123-4567

• International Standard: 00-1-555-123-4567

Extension Handling: If an extension is detected in the input, it is separated and provided as:

• Extension (Number): 890

• Extension (String): "890"

Use Cases:

• Cleaning and standardizing phone number data in CRM systems.

• Formatting numbers before sending SMS messages via APIs.

• Validating user input from forms.

• Ensuring consistent phone number representation across different applications.