UPC-E suppresses embedded zeros from a UPC-A code to produce a shorter 6-digit symbol. Point-of-sale scanners decompress the symbol back to its full 12-digit UPC-A equivalent before looking up the product.
Input
Enter the 6-digit suppressed value. Not all UPC-A codes have a valid UPC-E equivalent; the compression rules require specific zero patterns in the manufacturer and product segments.
Typical use
Small product packaging where the full-size UPC-A symbol would not fit: lip balm tubes, small battery packs, and miniature confectionery items. The format is scanned by all standard UPC/EAN readers.