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Collator Calculator

Calculate collator bar positions from a UPC or 5-digit collator number.

Enter either a 5-digit collator number or a full UPC with at least 6 digits.

Digits used
Ignored check digit
NumberCollator barPosition
NumberCollator barPosition

For a full UPC like 1-23456-78901-2, the calculator uses 78901 and ignores the final check digit 2. If you only enter 5 digits, those 5 digits are treated as the collator number directly. Logic: positions 1–10 use weights 512, 256, 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1. Positions 11–17 use weights 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1.