The code is actually a GTIN code. GTIN stands for global trade item number and is used to identify items based on the GS1 system. The best way to convert these is by using software designed specifically for this purpose.
The acronym "UPC" stands for Universal Product Code. These codes contain 12 digits, located below a barcode. These codes are usually scanned at the point of sale when an item is purchased.
If you need a lot of UPC codes then you should register for your own UPC prefix with GS1 (formerly UCC) so that you can issue your own UPC numbers. This can cost from $750 and up depending on how many UPC's you need to issue, plus an annual renewal fee. If you just need a few now and then, there are many companies on the web that offer UPC bar codes one at a time, just Google "buy UPC barcode" and you will find a few. Their prices range from $29-89 per UPC bar code, and some charge a one-time membership fee. You can view a comparison of companies which resell UPC codes at http://www.singleupc.com/resellermatrix.htm
UPC, Universal Product codes, are found on almost every product consumers buy. UPC codes are used to keep track of inventory and speed up the checkout process.
G10 is probably a misnomer as there is an acronym which when pronounced sounds like G-TEN GTIN = Global Trade Identification Number It is not itself a barcode but an identification number that can be encoded in different barcode formats. UPC encodes a 12 digit number (GTIN-12) for example.
I actually worked at a retail store for many years. When we implemented our bar code readers it was to read UPC codes of products. Our computer system would recognize the UPC and be able to then give the price we had assigned to the product. Each product has a unique UPC.
The first 5 digits is the manufacturer code. Each Manufacturer has a unique identifier in order to simplify upc codes. For example all Publix products start with "41415"
UPC stands for "Universal Product Code"
Phone the store with the UPC code and colour/size codes you can get from the online catalogue.
Is there a way to find the UPC codes for Science Diet dogfood? If so, plaease send it to me or tell me how to find them. Thanks. -WV
To convert you upc numbers to machine readable barcodes you will have to contact a barcoding agency which will provide you will a barcode graphics which you can print on product packaging. I would recommend placing a bulk order with your barcoding agency to get good discount.
The UPC code for 20oz Barq's Root Beer is 049000023923.
Juicy fruit Bubblegum by Wrigley'sR was the first to have a UPC bar code.