UPC-A Barocde

UPC-A is a 12 digit, numeric symbology used in retail applications. It usually carries a GTIN-12.

UPC-A symbols consist of 11 data digits and one check digit. The first digit is a number system digit that normally represents the type of product being identified. The following 5 digits are a manufacturers code and the next 5 digits are used to identify a specific product.

Variants:

• UPC-A+2 is an extension of UPC-A that includes a two-digit add-on, named EAN-2.
• UPC-A+5 is an extension of UPC-A that includes a five-digit add-on, named EAN-5.
• UPC-E is a barcode symbology derived from UPC-A that is designed for small packaging.
• UPC-A symbol can be converted to an EAN-13 symbol by prefixing the GTIN-12 with 0 to make the equivalent GTIN-13.

Data and Options

• The data field for a UPC-A may contain eleven or twelve digits.
• If eleven digits of primary data are supplied then the check digit is calculated automatically.
• The ShowText option should normally be supplied.