English to Morse Code

Based on the ITU-R M.1677-1 timing standard. Last updated October 2026.

This english to morse code translator lets you type English text and see its Morse code as you type. Letters, numbers, and punctuation are converted using the international Morse code standard, ITU-R M.1677-1.

How to convert English to Morse code

Type your message in the English box.
Read the Morse code in the output box. Each letter is shown as dots and dashes, and words are separated by a slash (/).
Press Play to hear the Morse code, or Flash to see it as light.

Examples

SOS: … — …
HELLO: …. . .-.. .-.. —
HELLO WORLD: …. . .-.. .-.. — / .– — .-. .-.. -..

Letters, numbers, and punctuation

English letters A to Z and digits 0 to 9 each have a fixed Morse pattern. Common punctuation such as the full stop, comma, and question mark also has a standard pattern. The full chart is on our Morse code alphabet page, and numbers are on the Morse code numbers page.

Why use an English to Morse converter?

Morse code is easy to learn, but remembering every letter, number, and punctuation pattern takes practice. A converter lets you check a message quickly, see the exact dots and dashes, and hear the timing before you send it by sound, light, or tapping.

English to Morse code: common phrases

These are the Morse code patterns for phrases people send most often. Letters inside a word are separated by a space, and words are separated by a slash (/).

HELP: …. . .-.. .–.
OK: — -.-
HELLO: …. . .-.. .-.. —
YES: -.– . …
NO: -. —
THANK YOU: – …. .- -. -.- / -.– — ..-
I LOVE YOU: .. / .-.. — …- . / -.– — ..-
GOOD MORNING: –. — — -.. / — — .-. -. .. -. –.
CQ (a general call used on the radio): -.-. –.-

Tips for converting English text

Morse code has no upper or lower case, so capital and lowercase letters produce the same signals. Numbers use five-signal patterns (for example, 1 is .—-), so check them on the numbers page if you are unsure. If the translator shows a character in red, it cannot convert that character, so replace it with a supported letter, number, or punctuation mark.

When you send Morse by sound or light, timing matters more than the exact text. A dash must be three times as long as a dot, and the gaps between letters and words must be clearly longer than the gaps inside a letter. The how Morse code works guide explains these rules in detail.

Why English to Morse code takes practice

Converting English to Morse code is simple once you know the pattern for each letter, but the timing is what makes the result readable. Each letter is a short sequence of dots and dashes, and the gaps between them carry as much meaning as the signals themselves. Use the converter to check your work, then practice the sound with the Morse code practice tools.

For the official timing rules behind every conversion, see the International Telecommunication Union recommendation ITU-R M.1677-1.

Short phrases are the most practical use of an English to Morse code converter. Emergency words such as HELP and SOS, everyday replies such as OK, YES, and NO, and greetings like HELLO are the phrases most often sent by sound, light, or tapping. Once you know those patterns, longer messages become much easier to build letter by letter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is English to Morse code translation free?

Yes. There is no sign-up.

How do I separate letters and words?

In Morse code, a space separates letters and a slash (/) separates words. Our translator adds these separators for you.

Can I convert Morse code back to English?

Yes. Use the Morse code to text decoder.