Letters · ITU International Morse Code
Morse code for E is . — 1 signal (1 dot, 0 dashes). NATO: Echo.
The letter E is the single most common letter in English — just one dot. In international Morse code it is .: short tap.
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Select the correct Morse code for E:
To transmit Letter E (.), use this sequence:
| Speed | Dot | Dash | Letter gap | Word gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 wpm | 240ms | 720ms | 720ms | 1680ms |
| 10 wpm | 120ms | 360ms | 360ms | 840ms |
| 20 wpm | 60ms | 180ms | 180ms | 420ms |
E is the most common letter — just one dot: ·
The Morse code for Letter E is . — 1 dot and 0 dashes. Transmitted as: short tap.
To write Letter E in Morse code use .. A dot is a short signal and a dash is 3 times longer.
To tap Letter E: short tap. Follow ITU timing: dot=1 unit, dash=3 units, gap between signals=1 unit, gap between letters=3 units.
In international Morse code, . stands for the letter E (NATO: Echo). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.
Most learners memorize Letter E (.) within minutes. Practice tip: E is the most common letter — just one dot: ·.
Characters with similar Morse patterns: