How to use this chart
The chart above is deliberately simple — letters, digits, and punctuation in three clear sections, no clutter. Print it at A4 or US Letter with your browser's print dialog (Ctrl/Cmd+P) and the dark background inverts cleanly to white with yellow codes on black paper, or you can switch to your browser's high-contrast mode before printing for ink savings. For a more compact single-page layout, see the morse code cheat sheet — letters, digits, and common punctuation on one print-ready page.
For classroom use: let students recognize the pattern rather than memorize from the table — E is one dot because it's the most common English letter, T is one dash for the same reason. Hand them the interactive alphabet page to practice hearing the codes at 15 WPM.
A printable PDF pack is coming
A high-resolution PDF version of this chart — plus 50+ phrase flashcards and a Boy Scouts merit-badge quick-reference — ships as part of our $4.99 PDF pack in the next month. Royalty-free for classroom use, formatted for A4 and US Letter. If you want to be notified when it's available, email [email protected].
Why learn from a chart first, then by ear
The most common beginner mistake with morse is starting with the chart and trying to decode by sight. That's backwards: you'll build a visual translation step that slows you down forever. The chart is a reference to check against when you're stuck — not the primary learning surface. Use the Koch method trainer to learn by ear, and the chart to settle disagreements when they come up.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a printable morse code chart?
Yes — print this page directly from your browser for a free one-page chart. A higher-resolution PDF with additional flashcards will ship as part of the $4.99 PDF pack in the coming weeks.
Does this chart include punctuation?
Yes. The third section lists every punctuation mark defined in the ITU morse table: period, comma, question mark, exclamation mark, apostrophe, quotation mark, parentheses, colon, semicolon, ampersand, at-sign, dollar-sign, plus-sign, equals-sign, hyphen, slash, and underscore.
Can I use this chart in my classroom?
Yes. Morsify grants free classroom and scout-troop use of the on-screen and printed chart. If you'd like a high-res PDF for handouts, the upcoming PDF pack includes one specifically sized for handouts and posters.