Morse Code for OK
OK is two letters, often sent as a quick acknowledgement. O is three dahs; K is dah-dit-dah — not the same as the word okay. Encoded: −−− −·− · about 1.6 seconds at 18 WPM.
−−− −·−
Letter-by-letter Morse for OK
Every letter in “OK” is shown below with its Morse. There is no word slash because this is a single word.
−−− −·−
About “OK” in Morse
Encoded it is −−− −·− — 1 word, 2 characters (O, K), 1 dits and 5 dahs, about 1.6 seconds at 18 WPM.
The slowest letter is O (−−−, dahdahdah). Give it full dah length.
- Morse
- −−− −·−
- Dots / dashes
- 1 · / 5 −
- Characters
- 2
- At 18 WPM
- 1.6 seconds
- Longest character
- O (−−−)
How to tap “OK”
- The pattern is −−− −·− (dahdahdah, dahditdah). A dit is a short tap or flash; a dah is about three times longer.
- “OK” is one word of 2 letters (O, K). Gap letters by about three dits; there is no word slash.
- At 18 WPM this takes about 1.6 seconds. Give O (−−−) its full length — it is the slowest character here.
- Press Play to hear OK, or turn on the lamp and match the flashes.
Easy to mix up
In “OK”, watch O (−−−) vs M (−−); K (−·−) vs R (·−·).
Morse Code for OK — FAQ
What is the Morse code for OK?
The Morse code for “OK” is −−− −·−. That uses O, K.
How do you tap or flash OK 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 OK take to send?
At 18 WPM, “OK” takes about 1.6 seconds. At 12 WPM the same −−− −·− pattern is slower but the dit/dah ratios stay identical.
Which letter in OK is hardest in Morse?
O is the longest character in “OK”: −−− (dahdahdah).
Related Morse lookups
Other high-intent translations — each page has its own Morse, timing, and breakdown.