Morse Code Alphabet & Symbols Chart
The complete A to Z reference for every letter, number, and symbol in international Morse code.
International Morse Code Letters: A–Z
Morse Code Numbers Reference: 0–9
Complete Morse Code Reference Guide
This comprehensive chart provides the official International Morse Code sequences for all 26 letters of the English alphabet and numbers 0 through 9. Each signal consists of "dits" (dots) and "dahs" (dashes). Understanding this visual alphabet is the first step toward mastering Morse code communication.
How to Memorize the Morse Alphabet
Memorizing the entire Morse code alphabet can seem daunting, but using proven techniques makes it much easier. The most common mistake beginners make is trying to memorize the visual dots and dashes from a chart. Instead, you should learn the sound of each letter.
1. Use Mnemonics: Create a short phrase or word where the syllables match the rhythm of the Morse code signal. For example, the letter 'C' (-.-., dah-di-dah-dit) sounds like "Coca-Cola". The letter 'Q' (--.-, dah-dah-di-dah) sounds like "God Save The Queen".
2. The Koch Method: This auditory training method involves listening to characters sent at full speed (usually 20 Words Per Minute) but starting with only two letters. You listen and write down what you hear. Once you can accurately recognize those two letters 90% of the time, you add a third letter, and so on. This builds instant reflex recognition without the bad habit of counting dots and dashes.
3. Practice Sending: Learning to send Morse code (encoding) reinforces your ability to receive it (decoding). Use the interactive practice quiz on our site to drill your recognition skills daily.