Stacked Codes Generator
Several linear rows stacked to hold more data in a small space.
Code 16K
Small space, more dataStacked Codes › Code 16K
Stacked barcodes put several short rows of linear bars on top of each other. This fits more data on a small label than one long barcode. They came before today’s 2D codes and were made for small items.
Codablock-F is still used on some healthcare and small product labels, while Code 16K and Code 49 are mostly found in older systems. If you are starting fresh, a 2D code such as Data Matrix or PDF417 usually holds more and scans more easily. Pick a stacked code when your scanner or partner needs one.
3 barcode types in Stacked Codes
Which Stacked Codes barcode should I use?
| Barcode type | Allowed data | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Code 16K | All ASCII | Small space, more data |
| Code 49 | All ASCII | Small items, legacy |
| Codablock-F | All ASCII | Healthcare, small labels |
How to Create a Barcode in 3 Steps
Choose a barcode type
Select a category on the left (e.g. Linear Codes), then the exact type like Code-128.
Enter data & customise
Type your data — we check it live and add check digits. Adjust size, font and colors.
Download or print
Get PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF or EPS, or print a full sheet of labels in one click.
Why Use QRCodeChamp Barcode Generator
125+ barcode types
Every linear, 2D, GS1, postal, healthcare and payment code.
Live validation
Friendly errors with one-click fixes and automatic check digits.
Print-ready PDF
Exact mm sizes, label sheets (Avery, A4, 4×6 thermal).
Bulk barcodes
Paste a list or generate number sequences.
Choose the Type of Barcode You Need
Not sure which barcode to use? Start with what you need it for — we’ll pick the right type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use EAN-13 or UPC-A for products sold in stores, Code-128 for shipping and inventory, GS1-128 or SSCC for pallets, ISBN for books and Data Matrix or QR codes when you need to store more data in a small space.
Yes. Every barcode you create here is free to download and use commercially, without a watermark or an account.
To sell products in retail stores you need a GS1 company prefix, so your EAN or UPC numbers are unique worldwide. For in-store or internal use you can create codes without one.
A typical EAN-13 is about 37 × 26 mm (100%). Keep bars at least 0.19 mm wide for most scanners, leave the quiet zone around the code empty and print dark bars on a light background.
Yes. Tick “One barcode per line”, paste a list or use Bulk / Sequence to create a numbered series, then download a ZIP, a multi-page PDF or a label sheet.