Morse Code Translator
Type text to get Morse code, or paste dots and dashes to decode them. Press play to hear it.
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How Morse code timing works
Everything is measured in units. A dot is 1 unit and a dash 3; the gap inside a letter is 1 unit, between letters 3 and between words 7. At 18 WPM a unit lasts 1200 ÷ 18 ≈ 67 milliseconds.
The International Morse code used today is defined by the ITU (Recommendation M.1677-1). It's still used by amateur radio operators, in aviation navigation beacons and as an accessibility input method.
Morse code alphabet
| Character | Code |
|---|---|
| 0 | ----- |
| 1 | .---- |
| 2 | ..--- |
| 3 | ...-- |
| 4 | ....- |
| 5 | ..... |
| 6 | -.... |
| 7 | --... |
| 8 | ---.. |
| 9 | ----. |
| A | .- |
| B | -... |
| C | -.-. |
| D | -.. |
| E | . |
| F | ..-. |
| G | --. |
| H | .... |
| I | .. |
| J | .--- |
| K | -.- |
| L | .-.. |
| M | -- |
| N | -. |
| O | --- |
| P | .--. |
| Q | --.- |
| R | .-. |
| S | ... |
| T | - |
| U | ..- |
| V | ...- |
| W | .-- |
| X | -..- |
| Y | -.-- |
| Z | --.. |
Frequently asked questions
What is SOS in Morse code?
··· ––– ··· (... --- ...). It's sent as one continuous signal, without the usual gaps between letters.
How fast is Morse code?
Speed is measured in words per minute (WPM) using the word PARIS as a standard. Beginners copy around 5–10 WPM; experienced operators often send 20–30 WPM.
Which characters are supported?
Letters A–Z, digits, common punctuation and a few accented letters (É, Ä, Ö, Ü, Ñ, Ç, À, È). Other accented letters are sent without their accent.