Keep Calm And Carry On in Morse Code

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Letter breakdown

K −·−
E ·
E ·
P ·−−·
C −·−·
A ·−
L ·−··
M −−
A ·−
N −·
D −··
C −·−·
A ·−
R ·−·
R ·−·
Y −·−−
O −−−
N −·

Quick facts

Total symbols
49 (24 dits + 25 dahs)
Transmission time
~18.5s at 12 WPM · ~11.1s at 20 WPM
Longest letter
Y (-.--) · 13 units
Rare letters
Common alphabet only
Rhythm
balanced between dits and dahs
Words
5
Starts with K (-.-) More words starting with K

Visual Morse Code

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K -.-
E .
E .
P .--.
C -.-.
A .-
L .-..
M --
A .-
N -.
D -..
C -.-.
A .-
R .-.
R .-.
Y -.--
O ---
N -.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is "keep calm and carry on" in Morse code?

"keep calm and carry on" in Morse code is written as: -.- . . .--. -.-. .- .-.. -- .- -. -.. -.-. .- .-. .-. -.-- --- -.. Each letter is separated by a space, and each letter maps to a unique combination of dots and dashes.

How do you send "keep calm and carry on" in Morse code?

To send "keep calm and carry on" in Morse code, transmit each letter's pattern with a short pause between letters. A dot is a short signal, and a dash is three times longer.

Can I hear "keep calm and carry on" in Morse code?

Yes! Use the audio player above to listen to "keep calm and carry on" in Morse code. You can also use our Tools page to generate CW audio at custom speeds and pitch.

Is "keep calm and carry on" shorter or longer in Morse code than the average English word?

The average 5-letter English word transmits in roughly 1.5 seconds at 12 WPM. "keep calm and carry on" takes about 18.5 seconds, which puts it on a comparable scale. Words with rare letters (J, Q, X, Z) or many dahs trend longer.

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