Barcode, labelling and utility software

Barcode sizes

as recommended by GS1

Barcodes formerly know as EAN, JAN or UCC types are now called GS1 barcodes

Type  X value (Mils) Height (mm) permitted range %
GS1-8 13 18  80 - 200%+
GS1-13 13 22 80 - 200%+
GS1-14* 40 30 80 - 200%
GS1-128 40 30 25 - 120%; minimum height 20 mm
ITF-6 40 30 62 - 120%
ITF-14 40 30 62 - 120%
SSCC 40 30 50 - 84%
UPC-A 13 22 80 - 200%+
UPC-E 13 22 80 - 200%+

* GS1-14 numbers are normally produced as GS1-128 barcodes, but may be created as the ITF-14 barcode type.
+ These ranges require that both the height and width (or X value) are modified in the same proportion.

These values are provided as a guide. For authoritative information please see the GS1 web site.

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