Numbers · 0–9
0 in Morse code
Standard Morse code for 0. Copy it, hear it, or practice with real examples.
The digit rule
Five dahs. The far end of the pattern.
Digits 1–5 are N dits then (5−N) dahs; 6–0 mirror that with leading dahs. Once you see the rule, all ten digits cost no extra memorisation effort.
About 0 in Morse code
- Pattern
- -----
- Length
- 19 Morse units
- Spoken as
- Zero (ZEE roh)
- Sent backwards
- reads the same both ways
- Dots ↔ dashes
- ..... is 5
How long 0 takes to send
| Speed | Unit length | 0 takes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 WPM | 240 ms | 4.6 s |
| 13 WPM | 92 ms | 1.8 s |
| 20 WPM | 60 ms | 1.1 s |
| 25 WPM | 48 ms | 0.91 s |
Standard PARIS timing: one unit is 1200 ÷ WPM milliseconds; a dot is 1 unit, a dash 3, and the gap inside a character 1. Add 3 units between letters and 7 between words.
Easily confused with
These are one dot or dash away from 0. Mishearing a single element — or clipping one off the end — turns 0 into one of them, so they are worth drilling side by side.
Practice examples
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Tip: stop “counting” dots/dashes. With repetition, you recognize patterns as shapes/rhythm.
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FAQ
How do I separate letters and words?
Letters are separated by spaces. Words are separated by /. Example: HELLO → .... . .-.. .-.. ---.
Can I practice 0 in the translator?
Yes — open the translator with 0 prefilled.