Codabar · Healthcare
Codabar barcode generator
Codabar is common in libraries and healthcare. Values must start and end with A, B, C, or D.
Configure
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3–50 chars · example A123456B
Live preview
- Pixels
- — × —
- Est. size
- — × — mm
- Contrast
- 21.0:1
- Quiet zone
- 10px
Export
Format page: Codabar guide
Professional workflows: open barcode workspace
Input requirements
- Start and end with A–D
- Body: digits and -$:/.+
- 3–50 characters
- Catalog limits: 3–50 characters (0-9 -$:/.+)
Common use cases
- Library books
- Blood bank samples
- Healthcare logistics
Frequently asked questions
Why must Codabar start with A–D?
Those characters are start/stop symbols defined by the Codabar specification.