Logistics & Shipping • 100% Free & Browser-Based
Interleaved 2 of 5 carton barcode with thick bearer bars for corrugated shipping boxes.
What is ITF-14 Barcode?
Interleaved 2 of 5 carton barcode with thick bearer bars for corrugated shipping boxes. Defined under standard GS1 General Specifications / ISO/IEC 16390, ITF-14 is engineered for fast, reliable optical scanning across industrial and commercial environments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Standard Symbology | ITF-14 (GS1 General Specifications / ISO/IEC 16390) |
| Character Set | 14 Numeric digits (0-9) |
| Checksum Algorithm | Modulo 10 check digit (3x odd positions + 1x even positions) |
| Quiet Zone Margin | 10 times the narrow bar width on left and right |
| Processing Mode | 100% Client-Side In-Browser (Zero Server Logs) |
✅ Key Advantages
- •Thick outer Bearer Bars prevent misreads caused by laser scanner over-scanning
- •Can be printed directly onto low-grade corrugated cardboard with high readability
📦 Common Use Cases
- •Master cartons and outer packaging containers
- •Warehouse pallet scanning and logistics distribution
- •Wholesale shipping boxes containing multiple consumer retail units
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the black frames around an ITF-14 barcode?
The thick black border is called a "Bearer Bar". It equalizes the pressure of printing plates and prevents optical scanners from generating partial misreads if the laser beam crosses the top or bottom edge of the barcode.
EXPLORE OTHER BARCODE FORMATS & UTILITIES