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About This Tool
What is UPC-A?
UPC-A (Universal Product Code) is the 12-digit barcode found on retail products across the United States and Canada. It encodes a GS1 company prefix, an item reference number and a check digit, and is scanned at virtually every North American point of sale.
- Digits: 12 numeric
- Type: 1D linear (GTIN-12)
- Primary region: USA & Canada
UPC-A Barcode Generator
This free UPC-A generator turns your data into a clean, scannable, print-ready UPC-A in seconds. Adjust the size and colours, preview instantly, and download as PNG or SVG for your product label, packaging or marketing material — no sign-up required.
Where UPC-A is used
- Retail point of sale
- Amazon US and North American marketplaces
- Grocery and general merchandise
When to use UPC-A
Choose UPC-A when your main market is the US or Canada, or when a North American retailer or marketplace asks for a 12-digit UPC.
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UPC-A specification
| Type | Retail 1D barcode (North America) |
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| Data capacity | 11 digits + 1 check digit (12 digits total) |
| Character set | Numeric only (0-9) |
| Nominal width | 37.29 mm (100% magnification) |
| Nominal height | 25.93 mm |
| Minimum quiet zone | 9 modules on both sides |
| Used on | Retail products in USA and Canada |
| Marketplaces | Amazon US, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kroger |
| Check digit | Modulo-10 (position 12) |
| ISO standard | ISO/IEC 15420 |