Interleaved 2 of 5

Interleaved 2 of 5 is a barcode symbology used for encoding numerical data efficiently. It represents digits through a series of bars and spaces, with each digit encoded in five elements, two of which are wide and three narrow. In the interleaved version, pairs of digits are combined—one digit's pattern determines the bars, and the other digit's pattern determines the spaces—making data reading faster and more compact. Commonly used in logistics and inventory tracking, it allows quick, accurate scanning of large volumes of numeric information without the need for printed text.