MorsePad

Morse Code Numbers

Every digit has five symbols — or fewer when you use cut numbers.

Morse code for numbers with cut number equivalents
NumberMorse codeCut numberPlay
1•————•— (A)
2••———••— (U)
3•••——•••— (V)
4••••—••••— (4)
5•••••• (E)
6—••••—•••• (6)
7——•••—••• (B)
8———••—•• (D)
9————•—• (N)
0—————— (T)

Number to Morse converter

••••• ————• ————• / ——••• •••——

The pattern behind Morse numbers

Numbers are the easiest part of Morse code to learn because they follow a clear rule. Each has exactly five symbols. For 1 to 5, the number tells you how many dots come first, followed by dashes: 3 is ...--. For 6 to 9, subtract five to get the number of dashes, followed by dots: 7 is --.... Zero is five dashes.

Cut numbers

Radio operators often shorten numbers to save time. The most common are 9 → N and 0 → T, which is why a perfect signal report of 599 is heard as "5NN". Cut numbers are only used when both sides know a number is expected, such as in contests.

For letters see the Morse alphabet chart, or convert full sentences in the Morse translator.

Frequently asked questions