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Morse Code for 1
The digit 1 is ·−−−−. 1 is a dit and four dahs — J plus one extra dah.
·−−−−
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Speed18 WPM
Pitch600 Hz
Volume60%
1 chars1 words1 · / 4 −
Letter-by-letter Morse for 1
Digits use five Morse elements. 1 is ·−−−− (ditdahdahdahdah).
·−−−−
About Morse for the digit 1
1 sits next to 0 (−−−−−) and 2 (··−−−).
Sending 1 at 18 WPM takes about 1.2 seconds (ditdahdahdahdah).
- Morse
- ·−−−−
- Dots / dashes
- 1 · / 4 −
- Characters
- 1
- At 18 WPM
- 1.2 seconds
How to tap 1
- The pattern is ·−−−− (ditdahdahdahdah). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- 1 is a single character, so you only need the tiny gap between its own dits and dahs.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 1.2 seconds. Slow down to 12 WPM if you are still learning the rhythm.
- Press Play to hear 1, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
1 is easy to mix with J (·−−−). Learn both rhythms so they stay distinct.
Morse Code for 1 — FAQ
What is the Morse code for 1?
The Morse code for “1” is ·−−−−. That uses 1.
How do you tap or flash 1 in Morse?
Match ·−−−−: short for each dit, about three times as long for each dah. Press Play on this page, then copy the same timing with a tap, whistle, or flashlight.
How long does 1 take to send?
At 18 WPM, “1” takes about 1.2 seconds. At 12 WPM the same ·−−−− pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
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