📦 What Do the Numbers on Barcodes Mean?

Decoding the Hidden Information Behind Everyday Products

You’ve seen them on nearly everything you buy — those black-and-white stripes followed by a series of numbers. Barcodes are everywhere: on cereal boxes, books, clothing tags, and even hospital wristbands.

But have you ever wondered what those numbers actually mean?

Believe it or not, those numbers aren’t random. They hold valuable information about the product, including where it came from, who made it, and sometimes even what it is.

Let’s break it down and finally answer the question:
What do the numbers on barcodes really mean?