Modern Morse Code Numbers for Learning and Translating
Numbers are the important aspect of anyones life and morse code has its own language for numbers. Morse code numbers is a method of transmitting information in the form of signals through telegraph. Just like letters and alphabets have different combinations of dots and dashes, morse numbers are also in the form of dits (short signals) and dahs (long signals).
In the past morse code was intensively used as a form of communication. For example, the numbers were communicated in codes to inform about the number of weapons in the war situation. Today morse code numbers are still used for encryption, security and sharing personal information.
Representing numbers in code
In morse code the basic numerals are from 0 to 9 and each numeral has a unique combination of dots and dashes. A complete chart of numbers and their codes are listed below.
| Numbers | Morse Code |
|---|---|
| 0 | —– |
| 1 | .—- |
| 2 | ..— |
| 3 | …– |
| 4 | ….- |
| 5 | ….. |
| 6 | -…. |
| 7 | –… |
| 8 | —.. |
| 9 | —-. |
| 10 | .—- —– |
How to write numbers in Morse code?
- Only single digit number, that is from 0 to 9 represented by code.
- Zero is entirely in dashes (5 dashes). ➖➖➖➖➖
- Moving to one adds a dot instead of a dash in the beginning. So, 1 has a dot and 4 dashes. ・➖➖➖➖
- Moving to next digits, dashes are replaced by the dots and finally 5 is represented entirely by dots (5 dots). ・・・・・
- Moving to 6, the first dot is replaced by a dash. ➖・・・・
- Same rule applies to other subsequent numbers, such that each dot is replaced by a dash.
- Moving to double digit numbers, for example, for 55 write code for five two times.
Learning Morse code numbers
Through practice you can learn the morse numbers which are important part of the communication. First of all, go through the chart and familiarise yourself with the corresponding codes of the numbers and then try to memorise these numbers. To memorise quickly, try to associate each number with corresponding pattern.
Learning numbers are easier then learning alphabets since the numbers follow a specific pattern of replacing dots with dashes and dashes with dots in every next step. Use learning resources such as mobile apps, online videos and books. You can also practice with someone who is also enthusiast of learning morse numbers.
When are morse numbers used?
- It is used to share personal credentials and information such as bank account numbers, date of birth or phone number. This is specifically helpful in situations when you want to secretly pass the message.
- IT industries may use to communicate with companies using telegraph code so that the information is kept safe from the hackers. Numbers codes are used to hide details from the attackers.
- Some may use it as a method to secretly share passwords and OTPs due to security reasons.
- Others may use it as a fun to exchange number codes with friends to be decoded or use it as a tattoo.
FAQs
Q: What is zero in morse code?
Ans: Zero 0 in morse code is reported by five dashes – – – – –
Q: What is one in morse code?
Ans: One 1 is represented as .- – – – in morse code.
