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About This Tool
What is EAN-8?
EAN-8 is the short, 8-digit member of the EAN family, created for products whose packaging is too small for a full EAN-13. It is issued sparingly because the number pool is limited.
- Digits: 8 numeric
- Type: 1D linear (GTIN-8)
- Best for: Small packaging
EAN-8 to EAN-13 Converter
This converter changes your number to and from EAN-8 and its related formats, recalculating the check digit for you so the result is always valid.
Where EAN-8 is used
- Small consumer goods
- Confectionery
- Single-serve packaging
When to use EAN-8
Use EAN-8 only when EAN-13 genuinely will not fit, such as small cosmetics, confectionery or single-serve packs.
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EAN-13 specification
| Type | Retail 1D barcode |
|---|---|
| Data capacity | 12 digits + 1 check digit (13 digits total) |
| Character set | Numeric only (0-9) |
| Nominal width | 37.29 mm (100% magnification) |
| Nominal height | 25.93 mm |
| Minimum quiet zone | 11 modules on the left, 7 on the right |
| Used on | Retail products worldwide except North America |
| Marketplaces | Amazon India, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra, Jio Mart, Ajio |
| Check digit | Modulo-10 (position 13) |
| ISO standard | ISO/IEC 15420 |