Morse Code Chart
REFERENCE CHART

Morse Code Chart: Letters, Numbers, Punctuation and Audio

Use this International Morse code chart to check A–Z letters, numbers 0–9, and common punctuation. Click any character to hear its Morse code, then print or download the chart.

A–Z

Morse Code Alphabet Chart

Click a letter to hear its International Morse code pattern.

SELECTED CHARACTER
A.-

Letter A

TIMING REFERENCEHow Morse code timing works
Dot1 unit
Dash3 units
Inside character1 unit
Between letters3 units
Between words7 units
PRINTABLE MORSE CODE CHARTSave this chart for offline reference

Download a clean PNG or print the chart directly from your browser.

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How to Use This Morse Code Chart

This Morse code chart gives you a quick reference for letters A–Z, numbers 0–9, and common punctuation. Click any character in the interactive chart above to hear its Morse code pattern.

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Choose a character

Pick a letter, number, or punctuation mark from the chart.

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Read the pattern

Dots represent short signals. Dashes represent longer signals.

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Play the audio

Click the character to hear its Morse code at the selected speed.

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Print or download

Save the chart as a PNG or print it for offline reference.

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Morse Code Alphabet Chart A–Z

Each letter in International Morse Code has its own combination of dots and dashes. The shortest patterns include E as . and T as -.

LetterMorseLetterMorse
A.-N-.
B-...O---
C-.-.P.--.
D-..Q--.-
E.R.-.
F..-.S...
G--.T-
H....U..-
I..V...-
J.---W.--
K-.-X-..-
L.-..Y-.--
M--Z--..

For letter-only practice with larger cards and audio controls, use the Morse Code Alphabet.

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Morse Code Numbers 0–9

Every digit uses five signals. The pattern progresses from one dash and four dots for 1 toward five dashes for 0.

0-----
1.----
2..---
3...--
4....-
5.....
6-....
7--...
8---..
9----.

See the dedicated Morse Code Numbers page for audio, examples, and the five-signal pattern in more detail.

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Common Morse Code Punctuation

International Morse Code also includes punctuation and symbols. These are useful when encoding complete messages rather than single words.

SymbolMorse CodeName
..-.-.-Period
,--..--Comma
?..--..Question mark
‘.----.Apostrophe
!-.-.--Exclamation mark
/-..-.Slash
(-.--.Opening parenthesis
)-.--.-Closing parenthesis
:---...Colon
;-.-.-.Semicolon
=-...-Equals sign
+.-.-.Plus sign
–-....-Hyphen
@.--.-.At sign
READING THE CHART

How to Read Dots and Dashes

Read each pattern from left to right. A dot is a short signal, while a dash lasts three times as long.

Dot1 timing unit
Dash3 timing units
SPACING

Morse Code Timing and Gaps

Correct spacing separates signals, letters, and words when Morse code is sent as sound or light.

  • Between parts of one character: 1 dot unit
  • Between letters: 3 dot units
  • Between words: 7 dot units
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Printable Morse Code Chart and Cheat Sheet

A printable Morse code sheet is useful when you want a quick reference without opening a translator. Use the Download PNG or Print Chart buttons above to keep a copy.

Classroom Reference

Keep a chart beside worksheets, puzzles, or history lessons.

Scout Activities

Use the sheet while practicing simple coded messages and signaling.

Radio Practice

Check an unfamiliar pattern while studying International Morse Code.

Escape Rooms and Puzzles

Use the chart as a quick decoder when a puzzle includes dots and dashes.

Desk Reference

Print a compact copy for occasional lookups while writing or decoding Morse.

Offline Learning

Save the PNG so the full A–Z and 0–9 reference stays available offline.

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Is This an International Morse Code Chart?

Yes. The character patterns and timing rules on this page follow International Morse Code. ITU-R Recommendation M.1677-1 is the current ITU recommendation for International Morse code.

Official reference

ITU lists Recommendation M.1677-1 (10/2009), “International Morse code,” as In force (Main).

View ITU-R M.1677-1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Morse code chart?

A Morse code chart maps letters, numbers, and punctuation to their corresponding dot-and-dash patterns. It works as a quick reference when reading, writing, or learning Morse code.

Does this Morse code chart include A to Z?

Yes. The chart includes all 26 letters from A to Z with their International Morse Code patterns.

Does the chart include numbers?

Yes. It includes digits 0 through 9. Every Morse code number uses five signals.

Does the chart include punctuation?

Yes. The chart includes common punctuation such as period, comma, question mark, slash, parentheses, colon, plus sign, and at sign.

Can I print this Morse code chart?

Yes. Use the Print Chart button above. You can also choose “Save as PDF” in your browser’s print dialog if that option is available.

Can I download the Morse code chart?

Yes. Use the Download PNG button above to save the chart as an image for offline reference.

How long is a dash compared with a dot?

A dash lasts three times as long as a dot under International Morse Code timing.

What are the gaps between Morse code letters and words?

Elements inside one character are separated by one dot unit, letters by three dot units, and words by seven dot units.

Is this chart based on International Morse Code?

Yes. The chart follows International Morse Code and the timing relationships defined in ITU-R Recommendation M.1677-1.