The Add 5 barcode is a numeric 1D barcode that encodes 5 digits of information. It is often used to provide supplemental information about other barcodes, which is why it is also referred to as an "add-on symbol". Add 5 barcodes have no error detection or correction mechanisms.

Example Barcode

The following example barcode encodes the information 54995 as an Add 5 barcode:

Details

The Add 5 barcodes encode exactly five digits of information and has a symbol length of 52 modules. This barcode is similar to the Add 2 barcode in that they are both intended to provided supplementary information concerning a "primary" barcode.

This "primary" barcode (usually a UPC/EAN variant) would generally identify the product, while an Add 5 "add-on symbol", usually to the right of the "primary" barcode, would specify additional information such as the product's edition. ¹

This can be seen in the following example:

Managing Organization

The Add 5 barcode is managed by the GS1 (Global Standards One). ¹

Similar Barcode Types

Add 5 barcodes are also referred to as "Five-digit add-on" barcodes.

Barcode Variants

The Add 5 barcode is similar to the Add 2 barcode in that they are both intended to act as extensions for UPC/EAN barcodes.

Related Barcodes

EAN and UPC variants (EAN-13, UPC-A, and UPC-E) are usually used as "primary" barcodes to which Add 5 barcodes would provide supplementary information.

References

1. "GS1 Standard Specifications." GS1, GS1 Organization, Jan. 2020, www.gs1.org/sites/default/files/docs/barcodes/GS1_General_Specifications.pdf.

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