Letters · ITU International Morse Code
Morse code for L is .-.. — 4 signals (3 dots, 1 dash). NATO: Lima.
The letter L is an important character in Morse code. In international Morse code it is .-..: short tap, then long press, then short tap, then short tap.
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Select the correct Morse code for L:
To transmit Letter L (.-..), 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 |
L looks like a dot then a LONG dash then dots: · − · ·
The Morse code for Letter L is .-.. — 3 dots and 1 dash. Transmitted as: short tap, then long press, then short tap, then short tap.
To write Letter L in Morse code use .-... A dot is a short signal and a dash is 3 times longer.
To tap Letter L: short tap, then long press, then short tap, then 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 L (NATO: Lima). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.
Most learners memorize Letter L (.-..) within minutes. Practice tip: L looks like a dot then a LONG dash then dots: · − · ·.
Characters with similar Morse patterns: