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Key Features
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 Validator
This validator checks whether a UPC-A is correctly formed and carries a valid check digit, so you can catch a mistyped or invalid number before you print labels or create a marketplace listing.
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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Barcode specification
| Type | General purpose 1D barcode |
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| Data capacity | Up to 48 characters (auto-switching subsets) |
| Character set | Full ASCII (all 128 characters) |
| Subsets | A (uppercase + control), B (case-sensitive), C (digit pairs) |
| Used on | Shipping, logistics, warehouse, healthcare, ID cards |
| Marketplaces | Amazon FNSKU (Code 128 subset), Flipkart cartons |
| ISO standard | ISO/IEC 15417 |