What Is 6 in Morse Code?
The Morse code for 6 is -...., a sequence of 4 dots and 1 dash. In international Morse code (the ITU standard), every digit from 0 to 9 uses exactly five signals — a mix of dots (·) and dashes (−). Number 6 mirrors number 4: one dash followed by four dots. From here, the dashes start replacing dots from the left.
When you hear or read “morse code 6”, “morse code for 6”, “6 morse code”, or “number 6 in morse code”, the answer is always the same five-signal pattern: -.....
Why Number 6 Is Easy to Recognise
Number 6 starts with one long tone, then four quick dots. Hearing the leading dash distinguishes it from number 4, which starts with dots.
Practice: What Is the Morse Code for 6?
Select the correct Morse code for 6:
How to Tap Number 6 in Morse Code
To transmit Number 6 (-....), use this sequence:
ITU Timing Rules
- Dot (·) = 1 unit
- Dash (−) = 3 units (3× longer)
- Signal gap = 1 unit
- Letter gap = 3 units
- Word gap = 7 units
Timing Reference Table
| Speed | Dot | Dash | Letter gap | Word gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 wpm | 240ms | 720ms | 720ms | 1680ms |
| 10 wpm | 120ms | 360ms | 360ms | 840ms |
| 17 wpm (this page) | 70ms | 210ms | 210ms | 490ms |
| 20 wpm | 60ms | 180ms | 180ms | 420ms |
How to Remember Number 6 in Morse Code
Six flips the pattern: one dash, then four dots — the mirror of 4.
Think “DAH-di-di-di-dit” — one long tone followed by four quick blips.
Frequently Asked Questions — Number 6 in Morse Code
6 in Morse code is -..... The number 6 (six) uses 4 dots and 1 dash, the standard ITU pattern for the digit six.
The Morse code for 6 is -..... Tap the signals in sequence with a one-unit gap between each.
To send number 6: long press, then short press, then short press, then short press, then short press. All Morse digits use exactly 5 signals.
All Morse digits use exactly 5 signals by ITU standard, making them easy to distinguish from letters (1–4 signals) during transmission.
Number 6 is -..... Lower digits have more dots at the start; higher digits have more dashes. This systematic pattern makes numbers easier to learn as a sequence.
Related Morse Code Numbers
Other 5-signal digits often confused with number 6: